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MNHC Closed for the Holidays!
We will be closed from Saturday, December 23rd through Monday, January 1st so our staff can celebrate the holidays with their families! We will open again on Tuesday, January 2nd. Happy Holidays!
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miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Thursday, 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. Each […]
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Saturday Kids’ Activities: Animals in Winter
Saturday Kids’ Activities: Animals in Winter
Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Join us for a month of exciting and educational Saturdays filled with delightful activities designed to captivate young minds and inspire a love for nature! This month's theme is "Animals in Winter," and we have a fantastic lineup of engaging activities […]
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Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2
Virtual Naturalist Book Club #2
Date: Monthly, on the first Monday 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 […]
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Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1
Virtual Naturalist Book Club #1
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 […]
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miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Thursday, 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. Each […]
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Saturday Kids’ Activities: Animals in Winter
Saturday Kids’ Activities: Animals in Winter
Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Join us for a month of exciting and educational Saturdays filled with delightful activities designed to captivate young minds and inspire a love for nature! This month's theme is "Animals in Winter," and we have a fantastic lineup of engaging activities […]
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Hmm…What’s in There? Peek into Taxidermy with Alyssa Cornell
Hmm…What’s in There? Peek into Taxidermy with Alyssa Cornell
Date: January 17 Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. Location: The Montana Natural History Center Register here Embark on a captivating journey into the world of taxidermy at our exclusive members-only event, "Hmm…What’s in There? Peek into Taxidermy with Alyssa Cornell," taking place on January 17th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Montana Natural History Center. Have you ever wondered […]
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miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Thursday, 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. Each […]
Elusive as Bigfoot: The Northern Bog Lemming!- Lunchtime Lecture
Elusive as Bigfoot: The Northern Bog Lemming!- Lunchtime Lecture
Date: Thursday, January 18 Time:Â 12:00-1:00 p.m. Location:Â Montana Natural History Center Deep in some of Montana's most unique wetlands scurries one of Montana's rarest and most elusive critters, the northern bog lemming. In response to a 2014 petition to list the species under the Endangered Species Act, FWP biologists began a long-term effort to find and […]
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Saturday Kids’ Activities: Animals in Winter
Saturday Kids’ Activities: Animals in Winter
Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Join us for a month of exciting and educational Saturdays filled with delightful activities designed to captivate young minds and inspire a love for nature! This month's theme is "Animals in Winter," and we have a fantastic lineup of engaging activities […]
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miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Thursday, 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. Each […]
Scavengers Photography Club
Scavengers Photography Club
Dates: Last Thursday of the month Time:Â 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Location:Â 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 on the last Thursday of […]
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Saturday Kids’ Activities: Animals in Winter
Saturday Kids’ Activities: Animals in Winter
Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Join us for a month of exciting and educational Saturdays filled with delightful activities designed to captivate young minds and inspire a love for nature! This month's theme is "Animals in Winter," and we have a fantastic lineup of engaging activities […]
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miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
miniNaturalist Pre-K Program
The miniNaturalist pre-K program encourages curiosity for the natural world. Dates: Every Thursday, 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. Each […]
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Saturday Kids’ Activity: Animal Signs
Saturday Kids’ Activity: Animal Signs
Drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. for a hands-on kids’ activity. Join us for a thrilling February Saturday Kids' Activity: Animal Signs! Explore the Naturalist classroom to learn about tracks, feathers, and more. Then, put your skills to the test with a scavenger hunt in the museum. Enjoy a tracks, fur, and […]