Montana Natural History Center | Montana Natural History Center

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

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Upcoming Events

Check out the great programs coming up at MNHC!

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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!

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MNHC is a member of the ASTC!

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Museum Field Trips

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MNHC offers free admission for EBT card holders!

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!

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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!

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Teacher Benefits Program

A FREE program for K-12 educators.

Science Shorts on YouTube

Check out our educational science videos!

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Dinosaur day with our intern Jory at miniNaturalists! The minis got to chip dinosaurs out of ‘rocks’ made from salt dough. #naturalhistorymuseum #montana #dinosaur #missoula

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Join us for a summer of learning, exploration, and adventure! MNHC offers a limited amount of 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.⠀
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This year, we’re proud to respond to community demand by offering new options for younger and older campers– from new half-day programs to special in-depth experiences for middle schoolers. We’ve also got something for the whole family, with new adult-child guided Naturalist Camp Days to help you and the kids in your life explore Montana’s nature together. Learn more on our website: https://www.montananaturalist.org/summer-camps/ ⠀
#getkidsoutside #explorenature #discovernature #montananaturalhistorycenter #missoulasummercamps

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The Master Naturalist class had a great day looking for raptors with birder Brian Williams. #birdsofprey #montana #masternaturalist #connectwithnature #naturalhistory

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We love these thank you letters and awesome artwork from students at #LoneRockSchool who visited us for a tour of the Center in December. ⠀
#montananaturalhistorycenter #explorenature #kidsinnaturearehappy

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We were serenaded today by first graders from #lonerockschool who dropped by to bring thank you letters and a special song dedicated to MNHC’s incredible Museum Coordinator, Drew. Drew led their class on a Center visit in December. #montananaturalhistorycenter #kidsinnaturearehappy #discovernature

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Do you enjoy spending time in nature? Do you want to share your love of the natural world with kids? Then we have the summer job for you! Have fun, get outdoors, and make a difference this summer while gaining valuable training and experience working in environmental education!⠀
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Temporary, full-time position (40 hours/week)⠀
11-week position from June 1st-August 17th (with 1-2 unpaid full weeks off)⠀
Learn more on our website: www.montananaturalist.org/employment-opportunities⠀
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#discovernature #kidsinnature #summercamp #missoulajobs

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This Wednesday we kick off the first lecture in our 2020 series with Eric Rasmussen of @mpg_ranch speaking about the Bitterroot Valley Winter Eagle Project: The Rise of Scavengers and Citizen Scientists. Come learn about Eric’s work and the adventures involved in studying these amazing birds, and learn how you can get involved in the project, too!⠀
It’s FREE for high school/college students and $5 for MNHC members ($10 non-members). Thanks to @good.food.store and @dramshopmt for sponsoring!! #natureeducation #treadinglightly #environmentaleducation #montananaturalhistorycenter

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Cyanotype Winter Plants with Peggy Christian today. How beautiful! #sun prints #cyanotype #creativeideas #handmade book #natural history center #missoula #connectwithnature #winterplants

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Thank you Leigh and Kylie for another fantastic Wild Love Naturalist Trivia Night! At Burns St. Bistro! #trivianight #missoula #naturalhistorymuseum #montanalife

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Thanks to everyone who joined ‘Drop in With a Naturalist’ this week with @jenahmead! This was our biggest crowd yet! Join us the second and fourth Wednesday of every month for an open drawing session and tips from the incredible Jenah Mead! #montananaturalhistorycenter #discovernature

Upcoming Events

Thu 27

miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

February 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Thu 27

Geology 4-Part Brown Bag Lecture Series

February 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Sat 29

Wild About Nature Hosted by Girl Scouts of Southwest Montana

February 29 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm