Wilma Theater
The Wilma Theatre is a cinema and events venue in Missoula, Montana, United States. 1921 is when its story starts. Lake Missoula comes next on our list, 8.5 mi away.
A theatre inside Missoula
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 43" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Missoula
Wilma Theater is inside Missoula, which has 64 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun and Sep
June and September are the mild months, with highs of 74–75°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Missoula Montana (MSO) has airline service, about 6 miles from Wilma Theater.
Established in 1921
Wilma Theater dates from 1921. About ↓
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Wilma Theater
The Wilma Theatre is a cinema and events venue in Missoula, Montana, United States. It was built in 1921 by William "Billy" Simons and dedicated to his wife, light opera artist Edna Wilma. Designed by Norwegian architect Ole Bakke and his assistant H. E. Kirkemo, the steel-framed highrise features hallmarks of Sullivanesque architecture. The theatre is part of an eight-story complex that was the first steel-framed high-rise building in Missoula, and includes the main 1400-seat hall, a lounge, three banquet rooms, a restaurant, apartments and offices. The theatre interior is decorated with Louis XIV Style gilt trim.
The original theatre organ was replaced in the 1950s with a Robert Morton organ from the Orpheum Theater in Spokane, Washington, which had been torn down in 1958.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1921
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1979)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Places to stay near Wilma Theater
The closest lodging is in Missoula (64) and Wye (8).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Wilma Theater | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula | in town | — | 64 48 hotels · 8 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground | 78,903 | $473K | D |
| Wye | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 8 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 RV parks | 1,055 | $569K | — |
| Lolo | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 7 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 4,314 | $432K | — |
| East Missoula | 2 mi east | 5 min | 2 1 motel · 1 campground | 2,099 | $359K | — |
| Bonner-West Riverside | 5 mi east | 10 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 1,563 | $211K | — |
| Twin Creeks | 13 mi east | 20 min | 2 2 lodges & cabins | 361 | $357K | — |
| Turah | 8 mi east | 10 min | 1 1 RV park | 543 | $470K | — |
| Carlton | 13 mi south | 20 min | 1 1 campground | 682 | $713K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Wilma Theater
Each of these is within 68 miles.
19 mi LakeLake Missoula210 mi Ski areaMontana Snowbowl64 runs · 2,538 ft vertical
33 mi Park & preserveCSKT Bison Range65 mi CaveTears of the Turtle Cave
3in town MuseumMontana Museum of Art & Culture4in town MuseumMissoula Art Museum55 mi Ski areaDiscovery Ski Area50 runs · 2,443 ft vertical
68 mi National Historic SiteGrant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site24K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Lake Missoula: USGS, Public domain · CSKT Bison Range: Paul Frederickson, CC BY 2.5 · Montana Museum of Art & Culture: DocFreeman24, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain
Wilma Theater: what to know
Is Wilma Theater in Missoula?
Yes. It’s inside Missoula, MT.
When is the best time to visit Wilma Theater?
June and September, with highs of 74–75°.
What is the closest airport to Wilma Theater?
Missoula Montana (MSO), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Spokane (GEG), about 174 miles.
Where should I stay near Wilma Theater?
Missoula (in town, 64 places to stay), Wye (9 mi, 8 places to stay) and Lolo (9 mi, 7 places to stay).
Local know-how from Missoula
People in Missoula have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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