Museum of the Rockies

08/20/2026

Not sure where to start at Museum of the Rockies?

We’ve got your itinerary covered!

From prehistoric giants and colorful frogs to Montana history, the stars, and the Living History Farm, there’s plenty to explore in one day. What’s your first stop?

08/18/2026

Welcome to Part 4 of our Big Al reconstruction series! Missed Part 3? Travel back in time by visiting our profile and catching up before diving into this next chapter.

Want to see Big Al’s new face in person? Visit Museum of the Rockies and see the reconstruction, now on display in the Hall of Giants.

08/17/2026

For , we’re celebrating the people who make the Museum of the Rockies more than a museum: you.

Every visit, question, discovery, memory, and shared moment becomes part of the story of MOR. We asked our community what this place means to them, and the answers remind us why we do what we do.

Thank you for learning with us, exploring with us, and making MOR a part of your story!

08/14/2026

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The MOR Paleontology Field Crew is back from exploring the Cretaceous Hell Creek Formation in Makoshika State Park in Glendive, Montana. Staff, students, and volunteers uncovered the fossils of ancient plants, turtles, crocodiles, and dinosaurs that roamed the region at the end of the Age of Dinosaurs.

08/13/2026

The council is deciding your fate… and they’ve determined you NEED to visit MOR before the frogs leave on September 14th. We don’t make the rules.

08/13/2026

Welcome to Part 3 of our Big Al reconstruction series! Missed Part 2? Travel back in time by visiting our profile and catching up before diving into this next chapter.

Want to see Big Al's new face in person? Visit Museum of the Rockies and see the reconstruction, now on display in the Hall of Giants.

08/11/2026

Help us bring the Museum of the Rockies to life through design. We’re hiring an additional Graphic Designer!

Design everything from social posts and flyers to photos, videos, and web graphics, while keeping projects organized and the Museum looking its best!

Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled
Interested? Click Here! https://bit.ly/45i8Y2T

08/10/2026

One summer evening. Live music. Local brews. Great BBQ. And a side of history.
Join us Tuesday, August 11, from 6 - 8 p.m. for History on Tap at the Living History Farm.
Enjoy live American roots music from Lena, Rich & Jim, sip local beer from Bridger Brewing, grab dinner from Double T BBQ, and settle in for an engaging history conversation in one of Bozeman's most unique outdoor settings.
This event is free and open to the public, so bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends for a relaxing summer evening at Museum of the Rockies.
📅 Tuesday, August 11
🕕 6 - 8 p.m.
📍 Living History Farm
Registration is suggested: https://bit.ly/3TrsFCu
Food and beverages available for purchase. Outside alcohol is not permitted.

08/07/2026

Step inside Lost Weekend with an immersive audiovisual experience at Taylor Planetarium.
For one week only, Taylor Planetarium is one of a select number of planetariums around the globe celebrating the release of Phoebe Bridgers' new album with breathtaking visuals by National Geographic night sky explorer Babak Tafreshi.
📅 August 10–14
🕓 4–5 p.m.
Registration Required
🎟️ $5/member, $10/non-member
Tickets are available now: https://mor.ticketapp.org/portal/product/67/events
Presented in partnership with COSM.
Please note: This is a phone free listening experience. Phoebe Bridgers will not be in attendance.


Looking for more information? You can view the press release here: https://www.montana.edu/news/25475/museum-of-the-rockies-presents-lost-weekend-planetarium

The event immerses viewers in natural wonders of the world, set to indie folk artist Phoebe Bridgers’ new album.

08/07/2026

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What does it take to prepare a dinosaur fossil? A LOT of patience.
Assistant Fossil Preparator Levi Meld has been working on this plant-eating dinosaur for about a year, carefully removing rock and stabilizing fragile bones along the way.