March 2024
Science Inquiry Series: From Dirt to Display–the Art and Science of Preparing Fossils
What is fossil preparation and how does it contribute to our understanding of plants and animals from the past? Cassi Knight, Paleontology Fossil Preparator at Museum of the Rockies, will share her experience in making fossil specimens ready for research or display while preserving the important information hidden in the dirt alongside those specimens. This information provides context to the fossils scientists study and helps to form a more complete picture of the past. Knight will also look specifically at…
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****************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
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MOR’s Presenting Prehistory: Dinosaur Dispersal with Dr. Chris Organ
MOR's Presenting Prehistory: Dinosaur Dispersal with Dr. Chris Organ Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 5:30pm – 6:30pm Jurassic Journeys: The Diaspora and Biogeography of Dinosaurs Explore the ancient landscapes that dinosaurs once roamed with Dr. Chris Organ, an assistant professor of paleontology at Montana State University. We will delve into the epic journey of dinosaurs, starting from their Triassic origins across the supercontinent Pangaea to their eventual spread into distinct ecological niches around the world. MOR's Presenting Prehistory: A Paleontology Lecture Series explores recent paleontological findings…
Find out more »History is a Joke
To celebrate April Fool's Day, Bozeman's finest comedians and historians will engage in a series of amusing challenges to determine who can provide the most entertaining hot takes on famous and notorious historical figures, locations, and incidents. At the conclusion of the event, the audience will choose the top three funniest performers for valuable and amusing awards. Purchase Tickets via this link: https://sales.museumoftherockies.org/performance.aspx?pid=19149 $15/person Age 18+
Find out more »Stop, Drop, and Draw: Bison
Stop, Drop, and Draw: Bison Join us for a drop-in program where you can stop what you’re doing, drop in for a minute or an hour, and draw with one of MOR’s teaching artists. This series will explore a different museum specimen or artifact in each session. This month, we will focus on drawing the majestic bison to complement the exhibit Conserving America’s Wildlands: The Vision of Ted Turner. Great for all ages. No experience is necessary. Materials provided. Enduring Peoples Gallery…
Find out more »Raptor Meet and Greet
================ February 10, March 16, April 6 =============== What comes to mind when you hear the word 'raptor'? Join Montana Raptor Conservation Center educators at MOR to meet their modern-day dinosaurs - birds! Drop in to meet a live hawk, eagle, or owl, touch raptor-related fossils, and learn about the similarities between living and extinct raptors. Redstart Classroom Included with membership/admission 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Find out more »Old-Growth Forests in Montana w/ Joan Maloof
Thursday, April 11 Old-Growth Forests in Montana with Joan Maloof Thursday, April 11th @ 7 PM talk (6 pm reception) Museum of the Rockies FREE - in person and live stream REGISTER for the live stream at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8SC-2mA0QEyl2pcs-cQm6Q 6 pm reception: Join us for free food and drink from Fork & Spoon and exhibits. Joan’s latest book, "Nature's Temples: A Natural History of Old-Growth Forests, will be available for sale and signing. Join Dr. Joan Maloof, author and founder of…
Find out more »Dinosaurs and MOR! All Access Lecture Package
Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.++++++++++ Over two days, 18 renowned paleontologists will present on topics ranging from trilobites to T. rex to fossil whales. Each presentation will be 30 minutes long with a Q and A, making it an informative and engaging experience for all attendees. The lineup includes Dr. Thomas Holtz, Dr. Stephanie Drumheller. Dr. John Foster, Dr. Sabre Moore, MOR's Lee Hall, Dr. Robert Boessenecker, Dr. Eugenia…
Find out more »Dinosaurs and MOR! Family Weekend
Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14 from 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. Participants will include Carter County Museum, Montana Dinosaur Museum, MOR’s Histology Department, MSU’s Dead Lizard’s Society, the Montana Dinosaur Trail, and many more. Get your passport stamped at all stations and receive a Jr. Paleontologist Certificate…
Find out more »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 »Wildfire: A Century of Failed Forest Policy w/ George Wuerthner
Wildfire: A Century of Failed Forest Policy with George Wuerthner Friday, April 19th at 6:30 pm Museum of the Rockies, Hager Auditorium Free in person & live stream Please join us to learn about wildfire ecology and the role of wildfire in the ecosystem. To *REGISTER* for the livestream, please visit gallatinvalleyearthday.org Presented by Gallatin Valley Earth Day in partnership with Gallatin Wildlife Association and Gallatin Yellowstone Wilderness Alliance
Find out more »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
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