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Early Learning and Youth Programs

Early Learning and Youth Programs

MOR is dedicated to serving all ages, starting as young as 0! Our standards-aligned, high-quality early learning programming nurtures the minds of young children by engaging them with hands-on learning and sensory exploration. We work to foster a sense of community among children and their caregivers. MOR has been named Bozeman's Best Place for Family Fun every year since 2013 thanks to our early learning classes and events.

We are excited to announce Early Learning Outreach and Curiosity Crates!

Scroll down to learn more!

Sensational Babies

Discover fun sensory awareness activities designed for newborns up to 18 months old. Engage with your baby through interactive shared reading, singing, movement, and exploration experiences.

Classes are included with museum membership or general admission, held in the Redstart Classroom, and limited to 15 active participants. Siblings are welcome to attend.

Please view our Sensational Babies event list.

  • Additional dates coming soon.
  • Beginning in June, Sensational Babies will be $5/member child and $7/member child. Registration will be required.
     
A young child participating in a "Sensational Babies" early learning program at Museum of the Rockies, holding up a clear sensory tube filled with colorful objects while an adult watches in the background.

Little Learners

An educator at Museum of the Rockies uses a dinosaur hand puppet to engage a young child during a "Little Learners" early learning program.

Created for toddlers aged 1-3 and their caregivers, this interactive program aids development through shared reading, singing, movement activities, and sensory exploration to encourage inquisitiveness and independence. 

Classes are included with museum membership or general admission, held in the Redstart Classroom, and limited to 15 active participants. Siblings are welcome to attend.

Please view our Little Learners event list.

  • Additional dates coming soon.
  • Beginning in June, Sensational Babies will be $5/member child and $7/member child. Registration will be required.

Preschool Pioneers

Designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregivers, this unique program offers developmentally appropriate exploration through a variety of activities including shared reading, singing, movement, and hands-on experiences.

Classes are included with museum membership or general admission, held in the Redstart Classroom, and limited to 15 active participants. Siblings are welcome to attend.

Please view our Preschool Pioneers event list.

  • Additional dates coming soon.
  • Beginning in June, Sensational Babies will be $5/member child and $7/member child. Registration will be required.
A young girl cheers with excitement with the museum's mascot, Rocky Rex, during a "Preschool Pioneers" program at Museum of the Rockies, surrounded by other children including one wearing a yellow hard hat.

In Person Outreach

Are you interested in having our early learning team come to your classroom? We are excited to announce our new Early Learning Outreach Program

At the moment, we are only able to travel within Gallatin County. Each 1 hour program is $150, and each additional 1 hour is $50. 

Please out the form below to have our early learning education experts come to you with museum resources and teach.

Curiosity Crates

Would you like a piece of the museum to share with your early learners? We have Curiosity Crates now appropriate and standards-aligned for early learners! Right now, these are only available for pickup, and each crate is $75 for 1 week. 

If you are interested in renting a crate, please fill out this form: 

Programs and Celebrations

All early learners are welcome to join us for themed celebrations throughout the year. Designed for families and children ages 0-6, these events include crafts, sensory bins, and other programming to encourage curiosity and creativity.

View our Early Learning Celebrations in their age group category.

Kids’ Night at the Museum

Drop off your children so they can explore the museum galleries after-hours! We'll make learning fun with the museum to ourselves, ending with a movie and pizza party.

View the Kid's Night at the Museum Events

Museum of the Rockies takes pride in being an active member of the Greater Gallatin Early Childhood Community Council. As a member, we actively contribute to the promotion of healthy early childhood growth and development for all children in Gallatin County.

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