4.5Museum of the Rockies(1.887 reviews) - Plan your Montana vacation around this museum! Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums • History Museums
Museum of the Rockies at Montana State University is a Smithsonian Affiliate, recognized as one of the world's finest research and history museums. It is renowned for displaying an extensive collection of dinosaur fossils, including a T. rex skeleton! MOR delights visitors with changing exhibits from around the world, permanent indoor and outdoor regional history exhibits, planetarium shows, educational programs, insightful lectures, benefit events, and a museum store. Snack and beverage vending machines are located in the lower lobby. There are numerous cafes and restaurants nearby.See more..
4.5Fort Peck Interpretive Center(44 reviews) - Worth the stop Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Science Museums • History Museums
Interesting place with plenty of information about the history of the dam, as well as some paleontic and prehistoric information about the area (including some dinosaur replicas), wildlife in the area and the Lewis & Clark expedition. Three films are shown (one on the building of the dam, another on the Lewis & Clark Expedition, and a third on the CM Russell Wildlife Refuge). This would be a great place to start a trip through the area, of you have never been.See more..
4.5Great Plains Dinosaur Museum(27 reviews) - Fun Trip Back in Time Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers • Speciality Museums • Historic Walking Areas • Science Museums
We are open and welcome your visit. Located on US 2 in Malta the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum showcases some of Montana's best preserved dinosaurs - you will see REAL fossil remains of Hadrosaurs, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Sauropods, raptor dinosaurs, and others who once roamed the great plains of Montana. Also displayed is a stunning variety of fish, invertebrates including ammonites, lobsters, rare crabs and plants. Don't miss the fossil prep lab and unique gift store onsite. The summer season also features digs and educational programs for youth and adults. See website for dig program details and scheduling. There is great access to the Trafton walking trail system, HG Robinson House Gardens and just across the parking lot is the Phillips County Museum. Adequate parking for RV's. Please email or call with any questions!See more..
4.5Montana Science Center(26 reviews) - Best Place to take kids Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Science Museums • Children's Museums
Montana Science Center is where Science and Play connect. Families with children of all ages are welcome into the Science Center. Several science and technology based exhibits encourage interaction and hands-on exploration. Topics of exhibits include Physics, Dangerous Nature, Montana native fish, Earth in Layers, Building Brainstorm, Sun Earth Universe and more! Each area encourage collaborative play to learn about science in an engaging and fun way. Families with older kids can join us in the high-tech makerspace, STEAMlab for exploration in technology like 3D Design & Printing, Laser Cutting, Minecraft, Machine Take-Apart, Soldering, Coding and Robotics. Check our Calendar for special programs, Science Station hours and Open Lab in the STEAMlab.See more..
4.5Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium(21 reviews) - Do not miss Temporarily closed - Closed until Jun 1, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Children's Museums
This property is temporary closed Our museum is currently closed while we build our new home. Visit our website for more information and to learn about this exciting next chapter of the Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium! As we continue to expand the reach and impact of our education programs, at the same time we’re moving toward the dream that started our organization more than a decade ago – opening a premier education facility featuring a tropical butterfly house and insectarium. There could not be a more exciting time to support our work. Igniting lifelong curiosity and awe for the natural world. Whether it’s through our unique education programs or the experiences and hands-on learning opportunities for all ages in our future facility, our efforts inspire an appreciation and understanding of “The Little Things That Run the World” (Edward O. Wilson, 1987).See more..
Ok, as a seasoned traveler, I have gone to all the Mega Museums of the world. The collections are usually breathtaking, but I place the smaller museums of the world on a different level. Smaller locations may not have the extensive collections, but they can tell you something about the local history and culture. This museum had many interesting exhibits and local history. Usually these locations are staffed by locals and it is possible to gain some insight of the area though the staff interaction. I had the opportunity to interact with a few staffers, and Heidi went out of her way to assist visitors with a variety of needs. She was an excellent choice for manning the front desk. Really enjoyed myself, and with their history of rotating exhibits, there may be something new on my next visit. Check out their FB page for upcoming events. Excellent job!See more..
5.0Mineral Museum(9 reviews) - Geology can be fun Speciality Museums • Science Museums
I thought I knew something about mineral and mining but most of my information came from reality TV John Foley the curator of the museum taught me more about silver and copper and lead in chemistry of stone than I ever knew. I highly recommend this place to someone who wants to know the nitty-gritty of mining and not just what’s happenedOn Yukon GoldSee more..
5.0Depot Museum(5 reviews) - Lots to see herr Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Science Museums
I was surprised at the amount of stuff here- there is a building dedicated to dinosaurs, another for local artifacts and history, an old schoolhouse and another for farm equipment and tools. Free admission.See more..
4.5Fort Peck Field Station(2 reviews) - "Peck's Rex" Science Museums Museum holds dinosaur fossils for the state of Montana.See more..
