Museum of the Rockies

06/05/2026

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There's always something new to discover at the Museum of the Rockies. Come see the new Hell Creek mural for yourself!

06/04/2026

Looking for a creative afternoon and a new skill to learn? 🧵✨ Join us for our Cross Stitch Workshop on Saturday, June 6, and discover the fundamentals of this timeless craft in a fun, welcoming environment. Whether you’re completely new to cross stitch or looking to sharpen your skills, this hands-on workshop is the perfect place to start.
📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 1 – 3 p.m.
🎟️ $30/member | $35/non-member
👥 Ages 10+
https://mor.ticketapp.org/portal/product/57/event/ff1e0736-3b8d-475d-8cf5-56fff799d219
Registration is required, reserve your spot today!

06/04/2026

Dig into the stories behind Montana’s native plants during our Seed Box & Swap Workshop! 🌱✨ Create your own custom seed box, plant a starter to take home, and explore the fascinating history and uses of native Montana plants along the way.
Want to grow your plant collection even more? Bring your starter spirit and swap plants with fellow participants for a fun community exchange!
📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
🎟️ $30/member | $35/non-member
👥 Ages 10+
https://bit.ly/4vgUg6W
Registration is required, reserve your spot today!

06/04/2026

Big news at MOR! After nearly 8 years of incredible growth, Executive Director Christopher Dobbs will be stepping down on Tuesday, June 30 to lead a history museum in NY. Thank you, Chris, for your amazing service! 🦖✨ We are thrilled that our Senior Director of Exhibitions and Planetarium, Scott A. Williams, has been appointed Interim Executive Director to guide the museum through this transition while maintaining the strong momentum we have built as an institution. Read the full announcement here: https://www.montana.edu/news/25360/museum-of-the-rockies-announces-departure-of-executive-director-christopher-dobbs

Dobbs, who has been museum director for eight years, will leave at the end of June for a museum in New York. MOR’s senior director of exhibitions and planetarium, Scott Williams, will lead the museum while a national search is conducted.

06/03/2026

Join us Friday, June 26 at Museum of the Rockies for an unforgettable night of Montana western culture. Expect live music, line dancing lessons, local food and craft beverages, a silent auction, hands-on western activities, and immersive experiences all under the Montana summer sky!

$60/member | $65/non-member | $125/VIP Ticket

06/01/2026

Spotlight ✨
One of the many perks of being a Museum of the Rockies member? Exclusive events like our Annual Members Meeting.
Join fellow members on June 11 for an evening of Yellowstone history, special access, and exciting opportunities you won't find anywhere else. Hear Curator of Cultural History, Siriana Lundgren, present The Wild Ride to Yellowstone, enjoy an exclusive preview of our historic 1937 Yellowstone bus before it goes on public display, and enter for a chance to win a private behind-the-scenes tour of our History Collections.
📅 Thursday, June 11
⏰ 5:30–7 p.m.
🎟 Free for all museum members
✔ RSVP suggested: https://bit.ly/43IrzUF
More than a meeting. It’s an experience, save the date today!

06/01/2026

Looking for a fun evening lecture with our very own Curator of Paleontology, Dr. John Scannella? Look no further than this upcoming event with our friends from The Old Trail Museum!

There's a super cool event coming to our neighbor museum, Old Trail Museum. Dr. John Scannella from Museum of the Rockies will be giving a talk at Choteau Roxy Theatre for June 9th.

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05/31/2026

Join us for a beginner-friendly Cross-Stitch Workshop and learn a fun, affordable hobby you can take anywhere. Perfect for ages 10+!

June 6
1–3 PM
No experience needed
Bring a friend & stitch something cute together

05/30/2026

Create your own custom wooden seed box to take home, discover the history behind your favorite plants, and leave with new seeds, new skills, and maybe even a new plant friend!

For those age 10+
Saturday, June 6
10 a.m.

05/29/2026

Happy ! MOR Paleontology Lab Manager Cassi Knight is creating a custom foam and Tyvek mount to keep a fossil safe as it is transported from Montana to Minnesota for high-resolution CT scanning. Sometimes paleontology looks a lot like sewing!