Montana Natural History Center | Montana Natural History Center

Check out our FREE online educational resources!

Let us help you stay entertained and educated during this time of physical distancing and social solidarity. We’ve put together a great collection of educational resources to keep you curious, learning, and connecting with nature.

Find them here!

Give the Gift of Nature!

“If we are to preserve our natural world, the next generation of leaders must be inspired and involved.”

~Jackie Wedell, Master Naturalist & MNHC Volunteer

Join the Montana Natural History Center

Become a member today!

Summer Camps!

Join us for a summer of learning, exploration, and adventure!

Camp registration opens on March 12th. Learn more and sign up here!

Upcoming Events

Check out the great programs coming up at MNHC!

Come visit us!

Check out our exhibits, Naturalist Lab, Nature Adventure Playground, and more!

Visiting Naturalist in the Schools

70 classrooms, 1700 students. Learn more about our keystone program.

Montana Master Naturalist Course

Become a certified Master Naturalist!

Check Out Our Free Online Educational Resources!

Give the Gift of Nature: Donate to MNHC!

MNHC is a member of the ASTC!

Check out all the museums and science centers you can visit for FREE with your MNHC membership!

Volunteer at the Montana Natural History Center!

Field Notes from the Montana Natural History Center

A collection of 134 Field Notes in a beautiful book. Order here!

MNHC offers free admission for EBT card holders!

Join a global movement and another way to support MNHC.

Montana Naturalist Magazine

Field Notes on Montana Public Radio

Listen and learn about Montana’s flora, fauna, geology, ecology, and more.

Naturalist Blog

Get tips and tricks for outdoor explorations, learn about Montana’s flora and fauna, and read about fun happenings at MNHC!

Museum Field Trips

Bring your class or community group to MNHC for a guided program.

Check out our Annual Report! (It's really pretty.) (And informative.)

Follow us on Facebook!

Teacher Benefits Program

A FREE program for K-12 educators.

Science Shorts on YouTube

Check out our educational science videos!

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We are grateful to our wonderful community and for

We are grateful to our wonderful community and for the many local companies who sponsored our 2019 Banquet and Auction. These extremely generous sponsors need all our support more now than ever, please support them where you can! We will get through this together!⠀
#supportlocalbusiness #missoulamontana #bettertogether

Join us tomorrow as we kick off our #NatureWebs we

Join us tomorrow as we kick off our #NatureWebs webinar series for grades 3-5! Sign up to receive webinars as they are released. Follow the link in our bio to learn more!⠀
You can watch the "Winging It: A Biomimicry Adventure" webinar live this Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. MDT or watch it later on-demand. We've got a line up of great topics that will be released weekly!⠀
#montananaturalhistorycenter #explorenature #scienceisfun

Calling all teachers and parents! The Montana Natu

Calling all teachers and parents! The Montana Natural History Center has FREE DIGITAL resources to engage children in nature and science learning opportunities. Check them out and please share! MontanaNaturalist.org/online-educational-resources ⠀
#getkidsoutside #montananaturalhistorycenter #explorenature

All group programs are currently on hiatus until f

All group programs are currently on hiatus until further notice. Thank you for your understanding. We are sad to put our programs on hold, but we are taking these steps to ensure that everyone in our community stays healthy and safe. We will keep you updated as the situation evolves!

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Super-Volunteer, Ed Monnig putting the final touch

Super-Volunteer, Ed Monnig putting the final touches on the beautiful new entrance to MNHC's Nature Adventure Garden! A special thanks to @MissoulaKiwanis! And to Tyler Pfiffner, @HeritageTimberMT, Eileen Chontos and @BigBearSigns for the new entrance arch. The garden is open to the public and can be accessed from the Riverfront Trail, 120 Hickory St. Come check it out! ⠀
#discovernature #montananaturalhistorycenter #naturegarden #missoulaoutdoors

From working with black bears in Missoula to jagua

From working with black bears in Missoula to jaguars in Costa Rica, @WorkingDogsforConservation uses a novel approach to gathering scientific data. Their conservation detection dogs collect data without trapping animals, taking blood, or other potentially invasive practices. Dogs used in this way are almost inherently low-impact for the species being studied, and provide scientists with a new way to tread lightly on the landscape while gaining important information about poaching, invasive species, and more. ⠀
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Come learn what the field of conservation detection dogs is all about! Join us on Wednesday, March 11 as Kayla Fratt presents: Go Find It! Digging Deeper on Conservation Detection Dogs. ⠀
$10; $5 MNHC members; FREE for high school and college students.⠀
#montananaturalhistorycenter #protectnature #explorenature

Join us tomorrow for miniNaturalists at 10:00am -

Join us tomorrow for miniNaturalists at 10:00am - 11:00am! We're learning all about Wild River Animals in March! Come learn and play with us! ⠀
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We have an adult station too! With coffee, tea, natural history explorations and tips on how to engage your child with nature. Connect with other parents as your children explore. Feel free to stay and spend time in the Kids’ Discovery room, the child centered Nature Adventure garden or any of the museum exhibits after the program.⠀
#montananaturalhistorycenter #kidsinnaturearenappy #discovernature #explorenature

Did you know MNHC offers need-based scholarships f

Did you know MNHC offers need-based scholarships for our summer camp program-- and NOW is the time to apply! The scholarship application priority deadline is March 1st, 2020. Camp registration opens March 12. Learn more and apply using the link in our bio. #montananaturalhistorycenter #summercampsmissoula #kidsinnaturearehappy

Are you looking for a way to keep your kiddos busy

Are you looking for a way to keep your kiddos busy and off screens this spring break? Elementary school students(ages 7-11) can join MNHC naturalists for a day–or a week–of fun and learning outdoors, March 16-20.⠀
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Each day will be led by MNHC’s professional teaching naturalists, and will feature different hands-on nature explorations, field trips, creative activities, and time for free play in nature. We will take hikes, explore local natural areas, use naturalist tools, and follow our curiosity as we learn about local plants, animals, rocks, and more!⠀
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Content will be different each day, so you can sign up for just one day or all five! Learn more and register on our website: MontanaNaturalist.org⠀
#montananaturalhistorycenter #kidsinnaturearenappy #discovernature #explorenature

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Upcoming Events

Sat 28

CANCELED – Saturday Kids’ Activity | Rockhounding

March 28 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm