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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]