April 2024
Homeschool Monday
****************9 a.m. – 5 p.m. January 8 and 22 February 12 and 26 March 11 and 25 April 15 and 29 ****************** MOR offers free admission to homeschool families once a month, allowing Montana children to explore exhibits and engage in hands-on activities regardless of income or location. • Registration required for non-members. • Admission is free for students and one chaperone. • $10/Extra adult
Find out more »August 2024
Raptor Meet & Greet
Raptor Meet & Greet Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am – 12:00pm Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:30am – 12:00pm Join the Montana Raptor Conservation Center educators at MOR and meet their modern-day dinosaurs - birds! Meet a live hawk, eagle, or owl, touch raptor-related fossils, and learn about the similarities between living and extinct raptors. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "raptor"? Friday, July 12 Tuesday, August 13 Bair Plaza Included with…
Find out more »Farm Animal Meet Bleat
Farm Animal Meet and Bleat Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00am – 4:30pm Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11:00am – 4:30pm Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00am – 4:30pm Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00am – 4:30pm Join the fun at the museum's Living History Farm and meet sheep from MSU's College of Agriculture. It will be an UDDERly fantastic day for the whole family! Saturdays, June 15, 22, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, July 13, 27, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, August 10, 24,…
Find out more »September 2024
Homeschool Mondays
September 9 & 23 Free for Homeschooling Families* Registration is required for Non-members at museumoftherockies.org/calendar Museum of the Rockies believes that every Montana child, regardless of income or geography, should have the chance to stare down a T. rex, weave on an 1890s-era loom, or experience the wider world through our changing exhibits. To ensure the museum is accessible for homeschooled students, MOR offers limited, free monthly admission for homeschooled families. Homeschool families may make reservations to visit Museum of…
Find out more »October 2024
POUR AND GORE: A Spirited Good Time for Adults
Join us for an unforgettable evening of eerie elegance and historical intrigue! Immerse yourself in a night of hauntingly historic activities, including a Victorian séance, a chilling historic funeral, and a spine-tingling planetarium show. Delight in Montana whiskey from local distilleries, savor hearty appetizers from Sadie's BBQ, and indulge in delectable desserts. For an extra touch of frightful delight, enjoy a seasonal cocktail from Plonk, with mocktails and non-alcoholic options also available. 6 – 10 p.m. | Age 21+ $49/member,…
Find out more »February 2025
MOR After-School: SUE Series (Ages 6-12)
In this new weekday afternoon program, children will explore the exciting special exhibit from Chicago’s Field Museum, SUE: The T. rex Experience. Through hands-on learning and 3D paleoart projects, children will discover the characteristics of T.rex and the other prehistoric species that lived alongside SUE during the Cretaceous Period. Throughout the series, children will engage in fossil exploration, create dinosaur dioramas, and make marine reptile mason jar aquariums. Capacity: 15 participants Register for Wednesday, February 12 via this link Register for Wednesday, February 26 via this…
Find out more »March 2025
MOR After-School: SUE Series (Ages 6-12)
In this new weekday afternoon program, children will explore the exciting special exhibit from Chicago’s Field Museum, SUE: The T. rex Experience. Through hands-on learning and 3D paleoart projects, children will discover the characteristics of T.rex and the other prehistoric species that lived alongside SUE during the Cretaceous Period. Throughout the series, children will engage in fossil exploration, create dinosaur dioramas, and make marine reptile mason jar aquariums. Capacity: 15 participants Register for Wednesday, February 12 via this link Register for Wednesday, February 26 via this…
Find out more »Raptor Meet and Greet
Raptor Meet and Greet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:30am – 11:30am Join educators from the Montana Raptor Conservation Center for a unique opportunity to meet one of their ambassador birds of prey. Learn about these incredible birds and how the Center’s rehabilitation efforts are helping to conserve avian "dinosaurs" (birds) for future generations. Redstart Classroom Included with membership/admission
Find out more »MOR After-School: SUE Series (Ages 6-12)
In this new weekday afternoon program, children will explore the exciting special exhibit from Chicago’s Field Museum, SUE: The T. rex Experience. Through hands-on learning and 3D paleoart projects, children will discover the characteristics of T.rex and the other prehistoric species that lived alongside SUE during the Cretaceous Period. Throughout the series, children will engage in fossil exploration, create dinosaur dioramas, and make marine reptile mason jar aquariums. Capacity: 15 participants Register for Wednesday, February 12 via this link Register for Wednesday, February 26 via this…
Find out more »Family Weekend | Dinosaurs and MOR! Festival
Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Enjoy paleo-passport activity stations throughout the Siebel Dinosaur Complex and view Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival in the Taylor Planetarium. Some passport stations will have touchable material, microscope stations, and short activities. Step into the world of SUE the T. rex to uncover the mysteries about the life of this fearsome fossil. Passport Station participants may include: Carter County Museum (Ekalaka) Montana Dinosaur Center (Bynum) MOR’s Paleohistology Department MSU’s Dead…
Find out more »All Access Paleo Lecture Series | Dinosaurs and MOR! Festival
Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Museum General Admission Included Hager Auditorium Over two days, 18 renowned paleontologists will present on topics ranging from trilobites to T. rex to Sabre-toothed cats! Each presentation will be 30 minutes long with a Q and A, making it an informative and engaging experience for all attendees. The speakers are subject to change without notice. Throughout the weekend, there will be multiple opportunities to get…
Find out more »All Access Paleo Lecture Series | Dinosaurs and MOR! Festival
Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Museum General Admission Included Hager Auditorium Over two days, 18 renowned paleontologists will present on topics ranging from trilobites to T. rex to Sabre-toothed cats! Each presentation will be 30 minutes long with a Q and A, making it an informative and engaging experience for all attendees. The speakers are subject to change without notice. Throughout the weekend, there will be multiple opportunities to get…
Find out more »May 2025
Raptor Meet and Greet
Join Montana Raptor Conservation Center educators for two, 30-minute presentations as you meet two of their incredible ambassador birds of prey. Come face-to-face with these majestic avian dinosaurs and explore the fascinating world of raptors. Learn how you can play a vital role in preserving them for future generations through MRCC's dedicated rehabilitation efforts. Don't miss the chance to connect with these powerful birds and be part of their conservation journey. Hager Auditorium Included with membership/admission ******REPEATS AT 9:30 A.M.…
Find out more »June 2025
Raptor Meet and Greet
Join Montana Raptor Conservation Center educators for two, 30-minute presentations as you meet two of their incredible ambassador birds of prey. Come face-to-face with these majestic avian dinosaurs and explore the fascinating world of raptors. Learn how you can play a vital role in preserving them for future generations through MRCC's dedicated rehabilitation efforts. Don't miss the chance to connect with these powerful birds and be part of their conservation journey. Hager Auditorium Included with membership/admission ******REPEATS AT 9:30 A.M.…
Find out more »July 2025
Raptor Meet and Greet
Raptor Meet and Greet at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 9:30am & 10:30am Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 9:30am – 10:00am Join Montana Raptor Conservation Center (MRCC) educators for two, 30-minute presentations as you meet two of their incredible ambassador birds of prey. Come face-to-face with these majestic avian dinosaurs and explore the fascinating world of raptors. Learn how you can play a vital role in preserving them for future generations through MRCC’s dedicated rehabilitation efforts. Do not miss the…
Find out more »August 2025
From Fleece to Fiber
From Fleece to Fiber Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 11:00am – 4:00pm Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00am – 4:00pm Join us at the Living History Farm for an immersive experience that brings the timeless craft of wool production to life. This series of programs offers a unique opportunity to explore the various steps involved in transforming raw wool into beautiful yarn, from skirting and scouring to carding, roving, spinning, and dyeing. With live sheep on display and hands-on demonstrations, you…
Find out more »Raptor Meet and Greet
Raptor Meet and Greet at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 9:30am & 10:30am Join Montana Raptor Conservation Center (MRCC) educators for two, 30-minute presentations as you meet two of their incredible ambassador birds of prey. Come face-to-face with these majestic avian dinosaurs and explore the fascinating world of raptors. Learn how you can play a vital role in preserving them for future generations through MRCC’s dedicated rehabilitation efforts. Do not miss the chance to connect with these…
Find out more »September 2025
Raptor Meet & Greet
MOR Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 9:30am Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:30am
Find out more »April 2026
Homeschool Mondays (Pre-Reg Rqrd)
Homeschool Mondays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free for homeschooling families to attend once per school year. Registration is required Every child, regardless of income or geography, should have the chance to stare down a T. rex, weave on an 1890’s-era loom, or experience the wider world through our changing exhibits. MOR offers limited, free monthly admission for homeschool families. Homeschool Monday admission is free for students and one chaperone per group. Join us at 10 a.m. for Secret of…
Find out more »Unearthing Bozeman’s Hidden Past: Archaeology of the Redlight District
Unearthing Bozeman's Hidden Past: Archaeology of the Redlight District Discover the fascinating secrets recently uncovered beneath our city streets during an archaeological look at Bozeman's vibrant, hidden history with with Crystal Alegria. 5:30pm - 7:00pm Adults $5 Purchase Tickets
Find out more »Raptor Meet and Greet
Raptor Meet and Greet 10 a.m. | Hager Auditorium Saturday, April 18 Included with membership/admission Meet the incredible birds of prey that serve as ambassadors from the Montana Raptor Conservation Center. Encounter these majestic avian dinosaurs and journey into the fascinating world of raptors. Learn how you can play a vital role in preserving them for future generations through MRCC’s dedicated rehabilitation efforts. Do not miss the chance to connect with these powerful birds and be part of their conservation…
Find out more »National Space Day Celebration
Explore space, play with planets, question quasars, and learn all about our incredible universe at this open-house program! Join us to learn all about the incredible universe our planet is a part of with planetarium shows, themed gallery activities, crafts, and much more! Included with membership/admission 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Exhibit Halls/Redstart Classroom
Find out more »The Story of Birds with Dr. Steve Brusatte
Join Dr. Steve Brusatte, paleontologist and Professor of Paleontology & Evolution at the University of Edinburgh, New York Times bestselling author, and science consultant for the Jurassic World films, for a fast‑paced, story‑filled journey through 150 million years of evolution, from raptor dinosaurs to the birds outside your window. Along the way, he’ll spotlight the big twists of deep time, asteroid‑level plot turns, mass extinctions, shifting climates, and the surprising origins of Earth’s most dazzling flyers, drawing from his newly…
Find out more »May 2026
To Use One’s Voices: Unique Advocacy Services for MMIP with Haley Omeasoo
In the special lecture, listen to a member of the Montana State Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Task Force. Haley Omeasoo, our speaker, works at Ohkomi Forensics in Missoula, Montana, a nonprofit that provides valuable services for MMIP cases, particularly in areas where resources are often scarce, including fieldwork, excavation, forensic anthropology, and DNA testing. Organizations like Ohkomi play a crucial role in helping to recover MMIP victims and promote justice, since tribal law enforcement agencies frequently face funding…
Find out more »Little Learners Celebration (ages 0-3)
Participants of our Little Learners and Sensational Babies classes (ages 0-3) are welcome to join us for an end of spring celebration in the Redstart Classroom to enjoy sensory bins, activities, bubbles, and visits from a very special dinosaur. Included with membership/admission.
Find out more »Preschool Pioneers Celebration (ages 3-5)
Children and their grown-ups who have attended any of our Preschool Pioneer classes (ages 3-5) are welcome to join us for a spring send-off. Families will check in at the front desk and head to the Redstart Classroom for a small celebration ceremony followed by treats and activities for all ages. Included with membership/admission.
Find out more »What Dinosaurs Can Teach us about the Evolution of Modern Avian Reproduction Systems
Dr. Jason Hogan, a recent graduate of MSU’s Earth Science’s doctoral program, will present his dissertation work on Maniraptoran dinosaur nesting physiology. The vast majority of modern birds incubate their eggs by warming them with adult-generated heat. However, their closest living relatives, crocodilians, all bury their eggs. Dinosaurs help us understand the gap between these two groups, and through experimentation and remarkable fossil finds we can get an idea of how modern bird reproductive strategies might have come to be.…
Find out more »Homeschool Monday
Whether you want to spark a curiosity for science and history or launch an adventure into the stars, MOR invites homeschool families to enjoy free monthly admission and a special $3/non-member screening of Secret of the Cardboard Rocket in the planetarium. Homeschool Monday admission is free for students and one chaperone per group. Registration is required.
Find out more »Bring New Life to Your Classroom’s Sensory Bin Experience
See, hear, touch, taste, EXPLORE! Support your infant and toddler classrooms as children explore using their senses (especially hands and mouth). Discover ways to refresh your sensory bins, create taste-safe experiences, and engage young learners through meaningful, developmentally appropriate sensory play. Tried-and-true examples and lessons used as part of Museum of the Rockies’ Early Learning classes will be shared and participants will earn ECP (Early Childhood Practitioner) credits. $10/person. Registration is required.
Find out more »Raptor Meet & Greet
Raptor Meet & Greet May 16 @ 10:00am - 11:00am Meet the incredible birds of prey that serve as ambassadors from the Montana Raptor Conservation Center.
Find out more »Bear Aware
Join us for a presentation with Fish Wildlife and Parks on bear awareness and safety, covering bear ecology, identifying signs of bears, and managing attractants to prevent conflicts. For All Ages 5:30 - 7 p.m. | Hager Auditorium Free and open to the public Registration is required
Find out more »Musical Duo: The Real Native Soul
Musical Duo: The Real Native Soul May 21 @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm Join us for an unforgettable evening as The Real Native Soul blends live music with powerful storytelling in our first-ever musical lecture. Free for members; $5/non-member. Registration is required.
Find out more »MOR’s Living History Farm Opens for the Season
Step back in time and experience the captivating world of a Montana homestead from 1890 to 1910 at Museum of the Rockies' Living History Farm. This immersive exhibit transports you to a bygone era, where you'll discover the Tinsley House, outbuildings, and the picturesque gardens and groves that complete the farmstead. Daily through Labor Day 11 am - 5 pm Included with membership/admission
Find out more »Beading Our Stories: Beading Traditions of Montana Tribes
Develop new skills in beading while connecting with deep cultural heritage and rich tradition of beadwork that goes back thousands of years. Learn new skills and leave with a pair of handcrafted beaded earrings and the stories and traditions they carry. Aage 16+ only. Capacity: 25. $30/member;$35 non-member. Registration is required.
Find out more »June 2026
MOR Amphibians After Hours: Bringing A Chorus of Colors into Your Classroom
Wednesday, June 3 6 - 9 p.m. | Redstart Classroom $20/person Registration is required Leap into learning with our traveling exhibition, Frogs - A Chorus of Color! Designed for early learning educators, you’ll discover the basic characteristics of amphibians through hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities designed just for preschool classrooms. You’ll hop away with creative lesson ideas and ideas of how to bring these fascinating creatures to life in your teaching. This is a workshop designed for early learning educators, and…
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