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 »August 2024
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 »Farm Animal Meet Bleat
Farm Animal Meet and Bleat Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00am – 4:30pm Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11:00am – 4:30pm Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00am – 4:30pm Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00am – 4:30pm Join the fun at the museum's Living History Farm and meet sheep from MSU's College of Agriculture. It will be an UDDERly fantastic day for the whole family! Saturdays, June 15, 22, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, July 13, 27, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, August 10, 24,…
Find out more »September 2024
Homeschool Mondays
September 9 & 23 Free for Homeschooling Families* Registration is required for Non-members at museumoftherockies.org/calendar Museum of the Rockies believes that every Montana child, regardless of income or geography, should have the chance to stare down a T. rex, weave on an 1890s-era loom, or experience the wider world through our changing exhibits. To ensure the museum is accessible for homeschooled students, MOR offers limited, free monthly admission for homeschooled families. Homeschool families may make reservations to visit Museum of…
Find out more »October 2024
Evening at the Museum
Evening at the Museum: Journey into the Jurassic Where can you meet a legendary Hollywood Director with a film history including Jurassic Park III, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, The Rocketeer, Jumanji, October Sky, The Wolfman, and Captain America, The First Avenger? Only at the 5th Annual Evening at the museum presented by Museum of the Rockies! The Host Committee invites you to attend our premier benefit event of the year on Wednesday, October 9th, or Thursday, October 10th, with…
Find out more »Evening at the Museum
Where can you meet a legendary Hollywood Director with a film history including Jurassic Park III, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, The Rocketeer, Jumanji, October Sky, The Wolfman, and Captain America, The First Avenger? Only at the 5th Annual Evening at the museum presented by Museum of the Rockies! The Host Committee invites you to attend our premier benefit event of the year on Wednesday, October 9th, or Thursday, October 10th, with Academy Award-winning Joe Johnston as the keynote speaker,…
Find out more »Astronomy Day
Astronomy DaySaturday, October 12 at 10:00am – 4:30pm Celebrate National Astronomy Day with Museum of the Rockies! Experience captivating astronomy-themed shows in the Taylor Planetarium, hear from special guests during insightful lectures in the Hager Auditorium, and enjoy live demonstrations showcasing the latest NASA content. It’s an out-of-this-world event you won’t want to miss! Taylor Planetarium Schedule: 10 a.m. | Secret of the Cardboard Rocket 11 a.m. | Forward! To the Moon 12 p.m. | Dark Matter Mystery 1 p.m.…
Find out more »Halloween Grossology Family Day
Saturday, October 121:00 – 4:00 p.m. Get ready to kick off your Halloween festivities with MOR's grossest annual family tradition! Step into a world of scientific wonders and meet real scientists from MSU and local organizations stationed throughout the museum. Pick up your "Grossology Passport" and embark on a journey to observe thrilling chemistry experiments and get up close with creepy, crawly critters. Embrace the challenge by visiting every gross station, and if you can stomach it all, a delightful…
Find out more »Science Inquiry Series: AI and Society: Why It Matters
What is artificial intelligence, and how is it affecting our society today? Dr. John Sheppard, MSU Distinguished Professor of Computer Science, will discuss the issues around creating an “AI” and what this means for people in the real world. He will also introduce the work his lab is doing to develop AI systems to effectively support farmers, wildfire managers, physicians, and military pilots in their work.
Find out more »MOR’s Presenting Prehistory: No Plain Jane with Scott A. Williams
Registration is now open! https://downtownbozeman.org/news/mdmscreg2024
Find out more »POUR AND GORE: A Spirited Good Time for Adults
Join us for an unforgettable evening of eerie elegance and historical intrigue! Immerse yourself in a night of hauntingly historic activities, including a Victorian séance, a chilling historic funeral, and a spine-tingling planetarium show. Delight in Montana whiskey from local distilleries, savor hearty appetizers from Sadie's BBQ, and indulge in delectable desserts. For an extra touch of frightful delight, enjoy a seasonal cocktail from Plonk, with mocktails and non-alcoholic options also available. 6 – 10 p.m. | Age 21+ $49/member,…
Find out more »New! Meet Me at the Arch: A Series of Family Events
Sunday, October 20 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Join us for an exciting new family-oriented drop-in activity focused on the captivating characteristics of our local geography. Explore Montana's nature, history, culture, and economy, from Yellowstone's exciting flora, fauna, and geothermals to the ranches, mines, and rodeos of the west to the impressive array of dinosaur fossils found in our home state. Explore Yellowstone Entrance Area Included with membership/admission
Find out more »The Wild Gallatins | Film Premiere
The Wild Gallatins | Film Premiere Do we have the foresight and humility to protect one of the last expanses of Yellowstone's wild country? Thursday, October 24 · 5:30 - 7:15pm MDT Museum of the Rockies
Find out more »POUR AND GORE: A Spirited Good Time for Adults
Join us for an unforgettable evening of eerie elegance and historical intrigue! Immerse yourself in a night of hauntingly historic activities, including a Victorian séance, a chilling historic funeral, and a spine-tingling planetarium show. Delight in Montana whiskey from local distilleries, savor hearty appetizers from Sadie's BBQ, and indulge in delectable desserts. For an extra touch of frightful delight, enjoy a seasonal cocktail from Plonk, with mocktails and non-alcoholic options also available. 6 – 10 p.m. | Age 21+ $49/member,…
Find out more »POUR AND GORE: A Spirited Good Time for Adults
Join us for an unforgettable evening of eerie elegance and historical intrigue! Immerse yourself in a night of hauntingly historic activities, including a Victorian séance, a chilling historic funeral, and a spine-tingling planetarium show. Delight in Montana whiskey from local distilleries, savor hearty appetizers from Sadie's BBQ, and indulge in delectable desserts. For an extra touch of frightful delight, enjoy a seasonal cocktail from Plonk, with mocktails and non-alcoholic options also available. 6 – 10 p.m. | Age 21+ $49/member,…
Find out more »November 2024
Homeschool Mondays
Museum of the Rockies believes that every Montana child, regardless of income or geography, should have the chance to stare down a T. rex, weave on an 1890s-era loom, or experience the wider world through our changing exhibits. To ensure the museum is accessible for homeschooled students, MOR offers limited, free monthly admission for homeschooled families. Homeschool families may make reservations to visit Museum of the Rockies twice per month and engage in museum learning through a self-guided, thematic scavenger…
Find out more »MOR : Ice Dinosaurs with Dr. Patrick Druckenmiller
Alaska preserves the northernmost dinosaurs to have ever walked Earth. Join University of Alaska Museum paleontologist Dr. Patrick Druckenmiller for Ice Dinosaurs: Lessons from the Prince Creek Formation of Northern Alaska. Learn what it is like to collect fossils in the Arctic and what they can teach us about dinosaur physiology, reproduction, and paleoecology.MOR's Presenting Prehistory: A Paleontology Lecture Series explores recent paleontological findings and current hypotheses as conveyed by scientists actively exploring how life on Earth has changed. Discoveries…
Find out more »Science Inquiry Series: The Case of Coyotes and Gray Wolves in the American West
Humans have transformed every ecosystem on Earth; how is wildlife coping with this immense and rapid ecological change? Dr. Joanna Lambert, professor of ecology and conservation biology at the University of Colorado - Boulder, will discuss her research on how life in the Anthropocene impacts wildlife and their behavioral interactions with humans as we compete over shrinking habitat—with emphasis on the case of coyotes and gray wolves and implications for wildlife management and conservation.
Find out more »“Mythic Creatures: Origin Stories” with Dr. Marie Nicole Pareja
Elise R. Donahue Lectures - American West In Memory of Walter Rosenberry presents the Mythic Creatures Folklore Speaker Series: "Mythic Creatures: Origin Stories" with Dr. Marie Nicole Pareja For thousands of years, humans around the world have brought mythic creatures to life in stories, music, and works of art. Uncover the origins and significance of legendary creatures of the air, land, and water, such as dragons, mermaids, and Bigfoot, through the lenses of distinguished speakers in their fields. A meet-and-greet…
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"?Redstart Classroom Included with membership/admission.
Find out more »HRDC’s 18th Annual Huffing for Stuffing
HRDC's Huffing for Stuffing combines community spirit with a lively race atmosphere to improve the lives of many of our community members. Since our inception in 2007, Huffing for Stuffing has provided over half a million dollars in funding to our local food bank! The race is held each Thanksgiving morning at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana. All abilities are welcome. Huffing for Stuffing is presented by HRDC's Gallatin Valley Food Bank in partnership with Big Sky…
Find out more »December 2024
Are Hobbits Real? w/ Dr. Paige Madison
MOR's Presenting Prehistory: Are Hobbits Real? with Dr. Paige Madison MOR Starts:Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:30pm
Find out more »Montana Raptors Meet and 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"?Redstart ClassroomIncluded with membership/admission.
Find out more »Homestead Holiday at the Tinsley House
Celebrate the winter holiday season with us at the enchanting Tinsley House. Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with a dazzling seasonal show in the Taylor Planetarium, craft your own Victorian-inspired holiday card, and revel in the joyous melodies of classic Christmas carolers. Warm up with delectable seasonal treats and embrace the magic of the Purchase tickets for Saturday, December 14 6 – 9 p.m. Free/child age 0 – 4 $10/child age 5 – 17, $15/adult Registration is required.
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