DYNOmite Dads returns to MOR, plus a virtual lecture on Montana wildfires & pair of fresh exhibits
Museum of the Rockies is known to pique curiosities with its changing exhibits and regular public events. They’re sticking to the script in November, offering members and visitors educational experiences that are quite a bit of fun, too.
Co-sponsored by MOR, the 2021 Science Inquiry Lecture Series proceeds virtually with another interesting discussion on Wednesday, Nov. 10th. “Wildfires in Montana: What Does the Future Hold?” will begin at 7pm via Zoom.
photo by Janice Gaedtke
What are the factors driving large and destructive wildfires in the West, and how can we protect communities from a future projected to include more? Dr. David McWethy, Associate Professor in MSU’s Department of Earth Sciences, will discuss the causes and threats of increasing wildfires and how communities can better adapt. The lecture is open to the public. Visit the Gallatin Valley Friends of the Sciences website for link access.
Thrive visits the Museum for its next edition of Dynamite Dads on Wednesday, Nov. 17th from 6–7:30pm. The program is designed for dads, uncles, grandfathers, or male role models to spend time with the children they adore while enjoying a free activity and a free meal! Explore MOR’s exhibits including our fall art exhibits and play in ‘Explore Yellowstone’ in this exciting evening of museum adventures. Free to the public with advance registration at allthrive.org or by calling (406) 587-3840.
Also at MOR, two new exhibits are now open. First up is Women: A Century of Change. Drawing from the acclaimed National Geographic photo archives, it showcases a global chronicle of the lives of women. Created to recognize the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution giving women the right to vote, the exhibition illuminates where women have been, where they are now and where they are going, and celebrates trailblazers who have redefined what it means to be a woman. More than 70 images depict women from over 30 countries, offering a glimpse into the lives of women worldwide throughout the past century.
The second changing exhibit is Environmental Impact II. Featuring more than 50 artworks, including paintings, photography, sculptures, and film, it focuses on generating public attention surrounding environmental issues and unintended consequences of human interaction with nature. Topics covered in this exhibit include global climate change, the Gulf oil spill, unabated logging and mining, loss of bee populations, and more. Discover the fragility and hopeful resiliency of our world through the eyes of more than 20 leading contemporary artists.
MOR is open from 9am–5pm daily. Wearing a face mask inside of the museum is strongly encouraged. For more information about featured exhibits, Taylor Planetarium showings, and membership details, visit www.museumoftherockies.org. •
