
September 2025
Elise R. Donohue Lecture Series | Murder on Montana’s Hi Line with Clem Pellett
Elise R. Donohue Lecture Series | Murder on Montana's Hi Line with Clem Pellett Thursday, September 11 5:30 p.m. | Hager Auditorium Included with membership, $5/non-member Registration is required In this captivating talk, Clem C. Pellett shares a deeply personal account of a cold case investigation that began with an accidental discovery. Acting as a citizen detective, he uncovered long-buried documents and a web of connections involving McCarthy-era communists, J. Edgar Hoover, and frontier justice in 1950s Montana. His research…
Find out more »Members: Cosmos & Coffee: Beyond Pluto: The Search for Planet 9
Thursday, September 18 7:30 a.m. Bair Lobby & Taylor Planetarium For MOR Members only Journey to the edge of our solar system and uncover the secrets that lie beyond Pluto at the exclusive opening of Museum of the Rockies’ latest original show. Featuring a special director’s cut, this immersive experience reveals recent cosmic discoveries, breathtaking visuals, and the unexpected drama behind Pluto’s reclassification. An original production of the Taylor Planetarium, this original production invites you to explore the dynamic and…
Find out more »Members: Cosmos and Cookies: A Members-only Series of Events
Friday, September 196 p.m. Bair Lobby & Taylor Planetarium For MOR Members only Join us for a special members-only opening of our brand-new planetarium show, Beyond Pluto: The Search for Planet 9. This original production explores the mysterious outer reaches of our solar system, where astronomers are discovering new objects that challenge what we thought we knew. Could we be on the brink of adding a new planet to our solar system? With the Vera Rubin Telescope set to begin…
Find out more »Raptor Meet & Greet
Saturday, September 27 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Redstart Classroom Included with membership/admission 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 powerful birds and be…
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