Museum of the Rockies (MOR) welcomes members and visitors daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering a captivating experience for all.
Primary Exhibition Update: We are currently preparing for the arrival of Under a Common Sky, a new American Indian exhibition that will serve as the primary replacement for the former Enduring Peoples American Indian exhibition. In the interim, we are featuring a temporary photographic display, The Northern Pacific Railroad by Ron V. Nixon, as a placeholder until the new exhibition opens.
In addition to the main museum, MOR encompasses other exciting attractions such as the Museum Store, Taylor Planetarium, and Explore Yellowstone in the Martin Children's Discovery Center. These venues operate at different hours from the main museum.
For detailed information regarding their operating hours, we recommend visiting the Plan Your Visit page, where you will find comprehensive information to plan your visit.
Museum of the Rockies is a distinguished cultural and natural history institution situated in Bozeman, Montana. The museum operates as an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a college-level division of Montana State University. The museum proudly carries the distinction of being a Smithsonian Affiliate and serves as a vital repository for state and federal fossils.
The American Alliance of Museums has bestowed accreditation upon MOR, recognizing its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of excellence. Among an estimated 33,000 museums nationwide, MOR is one of the privileged 1,106 institutions to hold this prestigious distinction. Additionally, the museum proudly participates in the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) Travel Passport Program, fostering collaborations and enriching experiences for its members. MOR also engages with the partners along the Montana Dinosaur Trail, a collective effort to showcase the state's rich paleontological heritage.
MOR brings the world to Montana and shares Montana with the world with our changing, regional, cultural, and natural history exhibits.
View Elise R. Donohue Lecture Series | Northern Cheyenne Plants & Their Uses with Kathy Widdicombe
View MOR’s Presenting Prehistory Lecture Series | Dr. Mary Schweitzer
Step into eerie elegance at Pour and Gore, the ultimate Halloween soirée for adults on October 24 and 25! Slip into your finest vintage threads (or favorite Halloween costume) and uncover the shadowy secrets of the Victorian era at this delightfully dark and immersive evening of spirited fun. History has never been this haunting, or this stylish. 6 - 10 p.m. | Age 21+; $49/member, $55/non-member
Step into the magic of the season at the cozy and historic Tinsley House on December 12 and 13! Enjoy a festive planetarium show, make your own Victorian-style holiday card or ornament, and sing along with carolers filling the air with classic Christmas tunes. Warm up with seasonal treats, snap a photo with St. Nick, and gather in the Hager Auditorium for a cheerful holiday book reading and sing-along. It is a joyful celebration that the whole family will love! 6 - 9 p.m | Tinsley House and Taylor Planetarium; $10/adult, $5/child age 5-17, $0/child up to age 4
Rocky Rex’s Roasts offers a variety of Bozeman’s Yellowstone Coffee Roasters coffee, specialty drinks, grab-and-go sandwiches and salads, pastries, ice cream, and snacks, providing museum visitors and the public with a place to relax and recharge. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed on holidays. Similar to the Museum Store, admission is not required to access and enjoy Rocky Rex's Roasts.
Share all that you love about MOR with your friends and family! With a gift membership, you can experience our exhibits, programs, and classes together. MOR members can also be used at over 360 museums worldwide through the ASTC Travel Passport Program. So, share the joy and give a gift that lasts all year long.
Step into eerie elegance at Pour and Gore, the ultimate Halloween soirée for adults on October 24 and 25! Slip into your finest vintage threads (or favorite Halloween costume) and uncover the shadowy secrets of the Victorian era at this delightfully dark and immersive evening of spirited fun. History has never been this haunting, or this stylish. 6 - 10 p.m. | Age 21+; $49/member, $55/non-member
Step into the magic of the season at the cozy and historic Tinsley House on December 12 and 13! Enjoy a festive planetarium show, make your own Victorian-style holiday card or ornament, and sing along with carolers filling the air with classic Christmas tunes. Warm up with seasonal treats, snap a photo with St. Nick, and gather in the Hager Auditorium for a cheerful holiday book reading and sing-along. It is a joyful celebration that the whole family will love! 6 - 9 p.m | Tinsley House and Taylor Planetarium; $10/adult, $5/child age 5-17, $0/child up to age 4
Rocky Rex’s Roasts offers a variety of Bozeman’s Yellowstone Coffee Roasters coffee, specialty drinks, grab-and-go sandwiches and salads, pastries, ice cream, and snacks, providing museum visitors and the public with a place to relax and recharge. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed on holidays. Similar to the Museum Store, admission is not required to access and enjoy Rocky Rex's Roasts.
Share all that you love about MOR with your friends and family! With a gift membership, you can experience our exhibits, programs, and classes together. MOR members can also be used at over 360 museums worldwide through the ASTC Travel Passport Program. So, share the joy and give a gift that lasts all year long.