• Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1

    Virtual Zoom Classroom

    Date: Monthly, on the second Tuesday of the month  Time: 6:30 p.m. Location/Platform: Virtual Zoom Classroom The only thing better than reading a fascinating natural history book (and there are so many of them!) is getting to discuss it with a wonderful group of like-minded people. We can help you do that! Join one of […]

    free
  • Master Naturalist Club

    Master Naturalist Club

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Monthly, on the second Wednesday of the month Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m. Location: Various - contact club host Share outdoor explorations and learning experiences with other curious naturalists at our monthly Master Naturalist Club! We will connect with experts and hone our skills, meeting at field locations around Missoula. December Topic: Taxidermy and Behind the […]

    FREE
  • Indigenous Food Sovereignty with Mariah Gladstone of Indigikitchen

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Thursday, November 13 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Location: MNHC Cost: $20 MNHC members/$25 non-members Free for Native peoples REGISTER HERE Join us for an evening with Mariah Gladstone, founder of Indigikitchen and celebrated advocate for Indigenous food sovereignty, as she shares stories and recipes from her new book, Mountains to Oceans: Kids’ Recipes from Native Land. Through this […]

    $20 – $25
  • Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

    Montana Natural History Center

    Bring 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 […]

  • Saturday Kids’ Activity: Turkeys!

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Saturday, November 15 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 […]

    FREE
  • Sip & Sketch with Jason Poole: Drawing Dinosaur Bones

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Saturday, November 15 Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: $35 MNHC members, $40 non-members REGISTER HERE! Find the beauty of line and form while diving into the ancient past as you learn to draw dinosaur bones! Missoula-based artist Jason C. Poole will start the class by demonstrating drawing techniques particular to dinosaur bones and a discussion […]

    $35 – $40
  • miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

    miniNaturalist Pre-K Program

    Montana Natural History Center

    The 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. […]

    Free
  • Naturalist Trivia Night!

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Wednesday, November 19 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 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 […]

    FREE
  • Scavengers Photography Club

    Scavengers Photography Club

    Montana Natural History Center

    Dates: Third Thursday of the Month Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Come find community and inspiration for your nature photography passion at our Scavengers Photography Club! Everyone is welcome - hobbyists, enthusiasts, professionals, and new beginners! Peggy Christian, artist, author, and Master Naturalist, hosts this unique club. At each session we will […]

    FREE
  • Brown Bag & Bones with Paleontologist Jason Poole

    Montana Natural History Center

    Bring 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 […]

  • Exhibit Opening: The University of Montana Herbarium

    Montana Natural History Center

    Location: The Montana Natural History Center Date: Friday, November 21, 2025 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. This is a FREE community event. We are excited to invite you to the opening of our latest exhibit! Join us for a special evening celebrating the quiet wonders of The University of Montana Herbarium where art, history, and […]

  • Make a Birdseed Wreath!

    Montana Natural History Center

    Date: Saturday, November 22 Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Location: Montana Natural History Center Cost: $30 MNHC members, $35 non-members REGISTER HERE Feed your feathered friends and get into the holiday spirit with a decorative birdseed wreath! Elena Ulev will help you get to know the common winter birds who might visit your yard - chickadees, juncos, nuthatches, and more. […]

    $30 – $35