April 2024
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 »May 2024
MoR Member’s Annual Meeting
Museum Members are welcome to attend the Annual Member Meeting at MOR, which is scheduled just before the exhibit opening. The meeting will begin with a brief review of the year 2023, appreciation of the outgoing Trustees, and a brief introduction of new Trustees. This will be followed by a short program on the Master Planning process, where charting the museum's future will be discussed. Hager Auditorium Included with membership. For MOR members only. Registration is required by emailing Jennifer…
Find out more »Members-only Mythic Creatures Exhibition Opening
Join us for an exclusive sneak peek at MOR's new special exhibit, Dragons, Unicorns, and Mermaids: Mythic Creatures before it opens to the public. Delve into the enchanting realm of legendary beings from around the world and explore mesmerizing models, captivating paintings, and cultural artifacts that unveil the origins of these mythical creatures. From Creatures of Water to Majestic Dragons, each area promises a breathtaking adventure. Be amazed by larger-than-life models, including a 17-foot dragon and a 10-foot unicorn. Thursday,…
Find out more »Mythic Creatures Family Day
Saturday, May 25 Dragons, unicorns, and mermaids, oh my! Join us for a family day celebrating the opening of our newest changing exhibition, Dragons, Unicorns, and Mermaids: Mythic Creatures, organized by the American Museum of Natural History. Come dressed as your favorite mythic creature to enjoy family-friendly activities, encounter fantastical beings throughout the museum, and make mythic creature art. Included with membership/admission.
Find out more »Mythic Creatures Family Day
Mythic Creatures Family Day Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 9:00am – 3:00pm Dragons, unicorns, and mermaids, oh my! Join us for a family day celebrating the opening of our newest changing exhibition, Dragons, Unicorns, and Mermaids: Mythic Creatures, organized by the American Museum of Natural History. Come dressed as your favorite mythic creature to enjoy family-friendly activities, encounter fantastical beings throughout the museum, and make mythic creature art. Included with membership/admission.
Find out more »June 2024
Members: MOR Adult Exploration Series: Egg Mountain EGGspedition
Museum members are invited to join us for our 3rd annual Egg Mountain EGGspedition led by Curator of Paleontology Dr. John Scannella, Lab and Field Manager Lee Hall, Paleontology Lab and Field Manager, and dinosaur egg expert and MSU professor Dr. David Varricchio. We will visit a 75-million-year-old paleontological site located near Choteau, Montana where the first dinosaur embryos in the world were discovered. During the whole day tour, we will explore historic fossil sites and learn about this region's…
Find out more »City of Bozeman Water Conservation Division – Garden Party
Mark your calendars and grab your party hats because the City of Bozeman Water Conservation Division's second annual Garden Party kicks off on June 15th! We’re giving away free plants, compost, native seed mixes, and more to all you water conservation warriors! LOCATION: Museum of the Rockies - Outdoor Patio DATE & TIME: Saturday, June 15th, 9am-1pm
Find out more »Stop, Drop, & Collage!
Join us in the galleries with one of MOR's teaching artists to create a magnificent collage inspired by our upcoming Mythic Creatures exhibit, suitable for both adults and children. Saturday, June 15 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Changing Exhibit Galleries. Included with membership/admission. For more information: https://museumoftherockies.org/calendar/stop-drop-collage
Find out more »Power Pouches for Kids
Medicine pouches have a rich history of providing individuals with comfort and strength by reminding them of what they value. This youth activity welcomes drop-ins who can come and sew and decorate their own felt pouch, which they can then fill with gems, miniature animal figurines, traditional indigenous dried plants, as well as any small treasures they have at home. Tuesday, June 18 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ages 5+ | Redstart Classroom Included with membership/admission Registration is required: https://museumoftherockies.org/calendar/power-pouches-for-kids
Find out more »Raptor Meet & Greet
Join the Montana Raptor Conservation Center educators at MOR and meet their modern-day dinosaurs - birds! Meet a live hawk, eagle, or owl, touch raptor-related fossils, and learn about the similarities between living and extinct raptors. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "raptor"? Monday, June 24 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Redstart Classroom Included with membership/admission. For more information: https://museumoftherockies.org/calendar/raptor-meet-greet
Find out more »Museum of the Rockies’ Taste of the Rockies w/ Band of Drifters
MOR'S TASTE OF THE ROCKIES Experience the essence of early summer at Museum of the Rockies’ Taste of the Rockies event, where Western heritage thrives against the breathtaking backdrop of the Northern Rocky Mountains. Wednesday, June 26, 2024 5:30 p.m. | Age 21+ $95/ticket | Living History Farm Purchase your ticket via this link. Festive Casual or Western Attire Immerse yourself in Montana's rich Western culture with a fusion of local culinary delights and craft brews, complemented by the melodic tunes of the Band of…
Find out more »July 2024
Crafting with the Tinsleys
Learn about the crafts that were common during the 1890s and how homesteaders crafted rugs, quilts, and other decorative items for their homes. Come down to the Tinsley house and discover the art of weaving, sewing, and other similar skills. You can also try them for yourself with the support of the Bozeman Weavers Guild. Tinsley House Included with membership/admission.
Find out more »Raptor Meet & Greet
Raptor Meet & Greet Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am – 12:00pm Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:30am – 12:00pm Join the Montana Raptor Conservation Center educators at MOR and meet their modern-day dinosaurs - birds! Meet a live hawk, eagle, or owl, touch raptor-related fossils, and learn about the similarities between living and extinct raptors. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "raptor"? Friday, July 12 Tuesday, August 13 Bair Plaza Included with…
Find out more »Explore MOR Adult Exploration Series: Fairy Lake Fossil Hike
Saturday, July 13 Join Outreach Program Manager Ashley Hall for a day of exploring the backside of the beautiful Sacagawea Peak, in search of crinoids, corals, and stromatolites, full of 300-million-year-old ocean fossils in the Bridger Mountains. This hike will be strenuous and cover 5 miles on foot, with the option to summit Sacagawea Peak. Please wear sturdy hiking shoes, bring a sack lunch, and plenty of water, and dress appropriately for the weather. The exact location to meet and…
Find out more »Farm Animal Meet & Bleat
Join the fun at the museum's Living History Farm and meet various animals from MSU's College of Agriculture. It will be an UDDERly fantastic day for the whole family!Tinsley House, Living History Farm Included with membership/admission.
Find out more »Power Pouch Sip & Sew
Friday, July 19 6:30 – 9 p.m. | Lower Lobby Across many cultures, it has been a tradition to wear medicine pouches for protection, comfort, or to empower the wearer. The history of medicine pouches dates back more than 10,000 years. We invite you to join us for an informal evening event where you will learn about the history of medicine pouches, create your own pouch, decorate it with beads, fill it with gems, and add traditional indigenous dried plants…
Find out more »Stop, Drop, & Collage!
Join us in the galleries with one of MOR's teaching artists to create a magnificent collage inspired by our upcoming Mythic Creatures exhibit, suitable for both adults and children.Changing Exhibit Galleries. Included with membership/admission.
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