October 2026
Presenting Prehistory with Devon Orme (Pre Reg Rqrd)
Presenting Prehistory with Devon Orme Oct 1 @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm Explore Montana’s prehistoric past with Dr. Devon Orme as she decodes the ancient LaHood Formation and contrasts life before the Cambrian explosion with the fossil-rich rock layers that followed. $0/member, $5/non-member. Registration is required.
Find out more »Member Exhibit Preview of Popnology – MOR Members Only
Member Exhibit Preview of Popnology! Oct 2 @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm Be among the first to explore POPnology, an interactive exhibition where iconic pop culture fuels real-world technological innovation! Registration is suggested & is for MOR members only.
Find out more »Member ONLY Exhibit Preview of Popnology!
Member Exhibit Preview of Popnology! Oct 2 @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm Be among the first to explore POPnology, an interactive exhibition where iconic pop culture fuels real-world technological innovation! Registration is suggested & is for MOR members only.
Find out more »Presenting Prehistory with Dr. Devon Orme
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 Presenting Prehistory with Devon Orme 5:30 - 7 p.m. Hager Auditorium $0/member, $5/non-member Registration is required Journey back more than 500 million years with Dr. Orme as she explores Montana's ancient Precambrian landscapes through the sedimentary rocks of the LaHood Formation. Discover what Earth looked like before the Cambrian Explosion, when life was simple but beginning to leave its mark in the geologic record. Drawing on fossils preserved in Montana and neighboring Paleozoic rocks teeming with life,…
Find out more »National Fossil Day (Pre Reg Sug)
National Fossil Day Oct 10 @ 10:00am - 2:00pm Enjoy hands-on activities, expert talks, and exciting discoveries that reveal the incredible diversity of FOSSILS. Included with membership/admission. Registration is suggested.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 National Fossil Day 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Whole Museum Included with membership/admission Registration is suggested Have you ever held a fossil? Do you know how many different forms fossils can take? Celebrate National Fossil Day at Museum of the Rockies with a fun, hands on event for all ages that explores the incredible diversity of the fossil record. Hear TED talk style presentations from experts about what it takes to discover, prepare, and study fossils, then…
Find out more »Indigenous People’s Day Youth Celebration
Indigenous People's Day Youth Celebration Oct 12 @ 10:00am - 12:00pm Take part in youth-focused activities honoring Indigenous art and culture through storytelling, crafts, and hands-on exploration of beadwork traditions. Included with membership/admission. Registration is suggested.
Find out more »Indigenous People’s Day Youth Celebration
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 Indigenous People’s Day Youth Celebration 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Redstart Classroom Included with membership/admission Registration is suggested Join us this Indigenous People’s Day for youth-oriented activities celebrating Indigenous art and culture. We will listen to the creation story of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians, create turtle rocks, and host beading crafts and sensory bins focused on the significance of color in Little Shell-Métis and Northern Cheyenne beadwork.
Find out more »Indigenous People’s Day Fashion Show (Pre Reg Rqrd)
Indigenous People's Day Fashion Show Oct 12 @ 6:00pm - 9:00pm Discover the artistry of Indigenous fashion as Angela Howe and Rebekah Jarvey share designs rooted in heritage, storytelling, and cultural pride. $20/VIP ticket, $15/ticket. Registration is required.
Find out more »Indigenous People’s Day Fashion Show
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 Indigenous People’s Day Fashion Show 6 - 9 p.m. Whole museum $20/VIP ticket, $15/ticket Registration is required Commemorate Indigenous People’s Day with a celebration of Indigenous fashion at MOR! For our very first fashion show, we have invited Angela Howe, designer of Choke Cherry Creek to feature her designs that celebrates the beauty, strength, and resilience of her people. She is an enrolled member of the Apsáalooke (Crow) and Pikuni (Blackfeet) Nations of Montana. Angela's work blends…
Find out more »MSU After Hours: Playing with Printmaking
Curious about printmaking but not sure where to start? Experiment with beginner-friendly printmaking techniques and create a collection of unique, handmade prints in this hands-on MSU After Hours workshop hosted by Academic Outreach. • Date/Time: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, 6:15-8:15 p.m. • Location: MSU Bozeman; free parking available • Cost: $50 (includes all materials needed to create at least 10 prints) • Instructor: Allison McGree, Professor of Art Education at MSU • Learn More & Register: https://learn.montana.edu/catalog/course/2190/after-hours-playing-with-printmaking About MSU After…
Find out more »Survival at the Donner Party’s Alder Creek Camp with Dr. Kelly Dixon (Pre Reg Rqrd)
Survival at the Donner Party's Alder Creek Camp with Dr. Kelly Dixon Oct 15 @ 5:30pm - 7:00pm Explore the enduring mysteries of the Donner Party with Dr. Kelly J. Dixon and uncover new insights into survival, resilience, and the human experience. $0/member, $5/non-member. Registration is required.
Find out more »Grossology Discovery Day
Grossology Discovery Day Saturday, October 17 12 - 4 p.m. Start your Halloween fun at MOR's grossest family tradition! Pick up a Grossology Passport and visit science stations hosted by MSU scientists and local experts. Watch cool chemistry experiments, meet creepy crawly critters, and explore the ickiest parts of science. If you can stomach visiting every gross station, a delicious treat awaits! Costumes are encouraged, and this event is perfect for mad scientists of all ages. Included with membership/admission. Registration…
Find out more »Academic Symposium: “On the Edge of American: Art, Exodusters, and Expatriates, 1850–1900”
The Chisel & Razor exhibition and symposium is part of a citywide collaboration among the Montana State University (MSU) College of Arts & Architecture, Museum of the Rockies, and Tinworks Art. This symposium examines creativity and migration among Black and Afro-Indigenous artists, designers, and performers from 1850–1900, exploring how they sought freedom and opportunity beyond U.S. boundaries. The event features keynote speaker and cultural historian Dr. Jennifer DeVere Brody and will be moderated by art historian and award-winning author Dr.…
Find out more »Academic Symposium: “On the Edge of American: Art, Exodusters, and Expatriates, 1850–1900”
The Chisel & Razor exhibition and symposium is part of a citywide collaboration among the Montana State University (MSU) College of Arts & Architecture, Museum of the Rockies, and Tinworks Art. This symposium examines creativity and migration among Black and Afro-Indigenous artists, designers, and performers from 1850–1900, exploring how they sought freedom and opportunity beyond U.S. boundaries. The event features keynote speaker and cultural historian Dr. Jennifer DeVere Brody and will be moderated by art historian and award-winning author Dr.…
Find out more »Pour and Gore: A Haunted Masquerade
DATE: Friday 10/30/26 TIME: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Step into a world of mystery, intrigue, and a one-of-a-kind evening designed for adults 21+. This immersive event invites guests to don a mask and explore a variety of haunting experiences throughout the Museum of the Rockies. Create your own masquerade mask, receive personal tarot and palm readings, enjoy spooky gallery tours, and uncover eerie stories and mysteries during captivating talks in Hager Auditorium. Guests can also experience a spooky, celestial-themed…
Find out more »Phantom of the Opera Movie Screening (pre-reg rqrd)
Phantom of the Opera Movie Screening Oct 30 @ 9:00pm - 11:20pm Experience the romance, mystery, and unforgettable music of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 2004 The Phantom of the Opera as it comes to life on the big screen. $8/member, $10/non-member. Registration is required.
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