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Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
Montana Natural History CenterBring your lunch and curiosity and see what Jason’s uncovering as he preps the fossils unearthed last summer! Location: MNHC's Naturalist Classroom / Fossil Prep Lab Date: Fridays Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m. Cost: FREE with admission/membership. In partnership with Elevation Science Institute, MNHC is hosting paleontologist Jason C. Poole at the Center to prepare and conserve dinosaur […]
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Gallery Exhibit Opening: The Artistry of Herbariums
Montana Natural History CenterDate: Friday, December 12 Location: Montana Natural History Center Time: 5:00-6:30 p.m. Cost: FREE and open to the public Join us for a new gallery opening at the Montana Natural History Center, featuring work by Missoula photographer Peggy Christian! In conjunction with the new Naturalist Field Station exhibit featuring the University of Montana Herbarium, this […]
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Saturday Kids’ Activity: Hibernation Celebration!
Montana Natural History CenterDate: Saturday, December 13 Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free with membership/cost of admission Join us for exciting and educational Saturdays filled with delightful activities designed to captivate young minds and inspire a love for nature! Our drop-in Saturday programs feature activities, art, science experiments, and more. Stop in anytime between […]
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miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
Montana Natural History CenterThe miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Tuesday, September – May Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program encourages curiosity for the natural world through exploration and play. We sing songs, read books, play games, and develop skills with art and science tools. […]
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Naturalist Trivia Night: Winter Ecology!
Montana Natural History CenterDate: Tuesday, December 16 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: Free and open to the public. $5 suggested donation. Show off your skills or come to learn something new—trivia nights are fun for any background level. Join a team when you arrive or bring a crew to compete in Naturalist […]
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Sip & Sketch: Create a Phenology Wheel
Montana Natural History CenterDate: Wednesday, December 17th Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: $30 for MNHC members, $35 for non-members REGISTER HERE Are you looking for a reflective, inspiring, fun new project for 2026? Start a daily phenology wheel! Phenology is the study of change in the natural world – when flowers bloom and go to seed, […]
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Scavengers Photography Club
Montana Natural History CenterNOTE: There is no December meeting of the Scavenger's Photography Club. We wish everyone a happy holiday season. Instead, we encourage everyone to join Peggy Christian for her exhibit opening "The Art of Herbariums" on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 5:00-6:30pm. It is free and open to the public. ---------- Dates: Third Thursday of the […]
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Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole
Montana Natural History CenterBring your lunch and curiosity and see what Jason’s uncovering as he preps the fossils unearthed last summer! Location: MNHC's Naturalist Classroom / Fossil Prep Lab Date: Fridays Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m. Cost: FREE with admission/membership. In partnership with Elevation Science Institute, MNHC is hosting paleontologist Jason C. Poole at the Center to prepare and conserve dinosaur […]
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miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
Montana Natural History CenterThe miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Tuesday, September – May Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program encourages curiosity for the natural world through exploration and play. We sing songs, read books, play games, and develop skills with art and science tools. […]
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MNHC Holiday Closure
Montana Natural History CenterWe will be closed December 25, 26, 27th and January 1st so our staff can celebrate the holidays with their families! MNHC will be OPEN during our regular hours (10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) on December 30th and 31st. Happy Holidays!
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miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
Montana Natural History CenterThe miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Tuesday, September – May Time: 10:00-11:00 am Location: Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street. The miniNaturalist program encourages curiosity for the natural world through exploration and play. We sing songs, read books, play games, and develop skills with art and science tools. […]
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CLOSED for the HOLIDAYS!
Montana Natural History CenterWe will be closed December 25, 26, 27th and January 1st so our staff can celebrate the holidays with their families! MNHC will be OPEN during our regular hours (10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) on December 30th and 31st. Happy Holidays!
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