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Montana Natural History Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 201 Google reviews · Indoor playground in Missoula, Montana
Natural history museum featuring interactive exhibits, an art gallery & a native plant garden.
Plan your visit
- Ages 0–4 — the venue's own stated range
- Admission around $10 — prices change and often vary by age or day, so check with the venue
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd come back often
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (406) 327-0405
- Website montananaturalist.org
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What parents highlight
“We came in for a girl scout event yesterday and were pleased with how pleasant the staff was and how clean the facility is.”
“But if you have the attention of a toddler that is great too!”
“It's a good place for kids, it's inexpensive, and short.”
What parents say
The exhibit pictured was truly life-changing. I would highly recommend this center for the price. Worth every penny.
Great museum with lots of information about a large collection of animal specimens, glacial lake Missoula, and ways to engage with nature. There is a replica of SUE’s skull, too!
Great for kids (and adults who love learn) This is on the smaller side...but for a 3 years old was the perfect amount of space. There are a surprising amount of things in the building, you could spend a couple hours reading and looking at all the specimens. But if you have the attention of a toddler that is great too!
Wonderful small location to spend time with little ones. They have a bunch of animals on display a great playroom and lots of interactive and educational things to do with kids of all ages. There free programs are always a blast as well.
Birthday parties at Montana Natural History Center
Montana Natural History Center hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular playgrounds.
Bringing a toddler?
Reviews and the venue's own info mention a dedicated toddler area or toddler times at Montana Natural History Center — a separate space where little ones can play without dodging big kids.
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