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Help us nurture kids in nature so they can fledge!

Every gift provides profound opportunities for Montana children! And every gift provides YOU amazing spring birding benefits.

Donate to our summer camp scholarship program HERE.

Join the Montana Natural History Center

Become a member today!

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!

Check out our FREE online educational resources!

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

Find them here!

Montana Master Naturalist Course

Become a certified Master Naturalist!

Visiting Naturalist in the Schools

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

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

Starting May 8th, MNHC will be open to the public on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11am-4pm.

COVID-19 Safety Precautions:

*All visitors must pass a health check to be admitted.
*All visitors must wear masks.
*All touch surfaces are sanitized regularly.

Check Out Our Free Online Educational Resources!

The Age of the Coronapocene

Watch all five webinar recordings here.

Science Shorts on YouTube

Check out our educational science videos!

Museum Field Trips

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

Help us nurture kids in nature so they can fledge!

Your gift provides profound opportunities for Montana children—and provides YOU amazing spring birding benefits. Click here to donate to our summer camp scholarship program!

Why give to MNHC? Here are a few stories from 2020.

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.

Missoula Gives: May 6-7, 2021

Help us connect kids with nature!

Montana Naturalist Magazine

Subscribe to Our Virtual ID Naturalist Program!

Volunteer at the Montana Natural History Center!

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!

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.

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!

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Take me out to the ball game! Join us for the Cons

Take me out to the ball game! Join us for the Conservation and Environment Community Night at the @gopaddleheads game against the Ogden Raptors, on June 28th! Why buy here? 50% of the revenue from tickets purchased on our link will go straight to Montana Natural History Center AND all funds raised will be matched by the PaddleHeads' owners at the end of the season! That's 100% of your purchase directly benefitting Montana Natural History Center! Get your tickets at link in bio.⠀
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#missoulaevents #missoulamontana #paddleheads

One of our Homeschool Naturalists families reached

One of our Homeschool Naturalists families reached out recently to share a very cool naturalist observation.⠀
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"We are so excited to see new birds in the drainage area in our neighborhood. We researched and are fairly confident these are glossy ibises! These birds don't normally come this far west, but we found that they are "occasional accidental migrants" to Montana. We've been watching three of these awesome birds with their long curved bills pecking the many snails in our drainage area. So cool!" ⠀
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Thanks for sharing Bethany and Lisa! Have any else had a glossy ibis sighting?

Please help us welcome our new Front Desk Associat

Please help us welcome our new Front Desk Associate, Kellen Beck. We are thrilled to have her join the MNHC team! ⠀
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We are open to the public Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays 11am - 4pm, so come on in and say hello.⠀
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#missoulamontana #mtnaturalhistorycenter

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Thank you to everyone who donated to MNHC’s Summ

Thank you to everyone who donated to MNHC’s Summer Camp Scholarship Fundraiser! The thank you premiums are all packed up and ready to be picked up. The vintage teacup bird feeders are so much fun! Thank you @44rentalanddesign ! And check out the @jenahmead bird stickers! You can still make a donation at the link in our bio. #missoulmontana #montananaturalhistorycenter #connectkidswithnature

Council Grove is excellent bird habitat, home to a

Council Grove is excellent bird habitat, home to a pair of Great-Horned Owls whose chicks may still be in the area in May, American Kestrels, Lewis's Woodpeckers, and an assortment of other species including raptors, shorebirds, and waterfowl. We will also be looking for wildflowers and butterflies on this month's Saunter with a Naturalist. Register to join us at the Upcoming Events linked bio!
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#naturewalk #missoulaevents #montananaturalhistorycenter #montananaturalhistorycenter

We are so grateful to be part of such a generous c

We are so grateful to be part of such a generous community. Thank you for your support of MNHC and all the other non-profits who took part in #missoulagives2021.⠀
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Thank you @missoulacommunityfoundation for putting on this incredible community event!

Hey PaddleHeads fans and supporters of Montana Nat

Hey PaddleHeads fans and supporters of Montana Natural History Center! Join us for the Conservation and Environment Community Night at the Paddleheads game against the Ogden Raptors!⠀
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Why buy here? 50% of the revenue from tickets purchased through our link will go straight to Montana Natural History Center AND all funds raised will be matched by the PaddleHeads’ owners at the end of the season! That’s 100% of your purchase directly benefitting Montana Natural History Center! Get your tickets at the link in our bio.⠀
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#missoulamontana #missoulaevents #paddleheads #supportnatureeducation #montananaturalhistorycenter

#missoulaevents #missoulamontana

#missoulaevents #missoulamontana

We are in the final hours of #MissoulaGives and we

We are in the final hours of #MissoulaGives and we have already done so much to connect more kids in our community to nature. But we still have further to go! Will you help us? You can share, like and give in any amount. Your donation is tax-deductible and 100% of proceeds go directly to get kids outdoors. This is where stewardship begins! Link in bio!⠀
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#missoulagives #montananaturalhistorycenter #connectwithnature

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Upcoming Events

Tue 18

Certified Interpretive Guide VIRTUAL Training Course

May 18 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Tue 18

Online Field Notes Writing Workshop – 6-Part Class

May 18 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Tue 18

Saunter with a Naturalist in the Evening

May 18 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wed 19

Introduction to Nature Journaling, Six-Part Virtual Class

May 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Thu 20

Certified Interpretive Guide VIRTUAL Training Course

May 20 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Thu 20

Saunter with a Naturalist in the Morning

May 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fri 21

1st Annual Nature Journaling Conference at the Montana Natural History Center

May 21 - May 23

Tue 25

Certified Interpretive Guide VIRTUAL Training Course

May 25 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Wed 26

Introduction to Nature Journaling, Six-Part Virtual Class

May 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Thu 27

Certified Interpretive Guide VIRTUAL Training Course

May 27 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm