There’s a lot happening at the Museum of the Rockies in the beginning of May!
Here’s a look at what’s coming up. Teacher Appreciation Day will kick off Saturday, May 7th. National Teacher Appreciation week is May 1st-7th. MOR would like to thank teachers for all they do by offering reduced ($5) admission for all K-12 public, private, and tribal school teachers (with school ID or recent paystub) and one guest. Teachers will also receive 20% off in the Museum Store (with school ID or recent paystub). A Gallatin History Museum Lecture, “Soiled Doves, Part II” will take place Wednesday, May 11th from 6-7pm in the Hager Auditorium. This presentation is free and open to the public.
Montana was the wild frontier with the vigilantes, founding of Fort Ellis, the birth of new towns, stagecoach trails, creation on Yellowstone National Park, Battle of the Little Big Horn, bison and cattle sharing the open range. The United States was changing with the civil war, Lee surrenders to Grant, President Lincoln assassinated, the last spike of the Northern Pacific Railroad was driven and states were being formed. A new decade ushered in for the State of Montana and one constant remained–Madams and their girls. Dia Johnson will present Bozeman’s “Soiled Doves, Part II.” Bringing back to life a piece of our buried past, Dia will discuss the historic Red Light District and reveal newly discovered gems of the district that now add to life to this rich history. Don’t miss this riveting presentation and come early as part one of this story was a packed house. Join MOR and the Gallatin History Museum with monthly lectures focused on the dynamic and lively history of the Gallatin Valley. The Extreme History Project Lecture Series will present speaker Mike Neely as he discusses “The Beaucoup Site” on Thursday, May 12th from 6-7pm in the Hager Auditorium. Neely will speak on excavations at a Bison Kill in Northeast Montana. This presentation is free and open to the public. MOR will host Adventure Family Day on Saturday, May 14th from 10am-12pm. This special day is dedicated to exploration. Get inspired for your family’s adventures by checking out activities that include geocaching, a photo scavenger hunt (bring your own camera or smartphone), survival skills and more! This event is included with museum admission.
Also at the Museum: a new exhibit! 50 Greatest Photographs: National Geographic will be on display through May 30th. In its 125-year history, National Geographic photographers have presented some of the most striking images of our world ever captured on film. In MOR’s new exhibit, you’ll see not only at the photos as they appeared in the magazine, but also learn about the stories behind them and the photographers themselves. For some images, you will be able to see the “near frames” taken by the photographer: the sequence of images made in the field before and after the perfect shot. Documentary videos throughout the exhibition reveal many of the stories of these iconic photographs and the photographers who shot them. Join MOR and travel through 125 years of National Geographic’s history and its most unforgettable images. Using the past and present Museum of the Rockies inspires life-long learning in science, history, culture, and art; advances knowledge through collections, research and discovery; and presents engaging, vibrant exhibits and programming. MOR brings the world to Montana and Montana to the world. For more information for these and future events, or to register, visit museumoftherockies.org/ or call (406) 994-5257. •
