Bozeman Montana Museums

From dinosaurs to old west pioneer history and computer evolution, Bozeman Museums educate and delight visitors. There’s even a fun, hands-on museum just for kids!

Overview

Bozeman Museums are not dusty, boring receptacles of history – they offer engaging, educational exhibits that appeal to all the senses. Walk among dinosaur bones, explore a children’s aquarium, and celebrate your inner computer geek – all while learning about Montana pioneer history and the Rocky Mountain region.

Museum of the Rockies

Do not miss an opportunity to visit Bozeman’s Museum of the Rockies, hosting the renowned Taylor Planetarium, one of the finest paleontology collections available, and exhibits detailing the cultural and natural history of the Northern Rocky Mountain region for the last 4 billion years.

Location & Phone Number
Museum of the Rockies
600 West Kagy Blvd.
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406)994-DINO

Directions
From US HWY I-90, exit 19th Avenue and continue south about 4 miles on 19th Avenue to Kagy Boulevard, turn left and follow signs to museum.

Hours
Memorial Day through Labor Day: 8 am to 8 pm all week with planetarium shows all day
During the rest of the year: 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday; Sunday from 12:30 pm to 5 pm
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day

Fees
Admission fee is good for two consecutive days.
Adults: $10
Kids (ages 5 to 18): $7
Kids (4 and under): FREE
MSU Students (with valid ID): $7
Seniors: $9

Gallatin Historical Society Pioneer Museum

Built in 1911 as the Gallatin County jail, the Gallatin County Pioneer Museum now educates and entertains visitors with exhibits, military records, historic pictures, books, maps, tours and stories of the good ol' days.

Location & Phone Number
Gallatin County Pioneer Museum
317 West Main Street
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-522-8122

Directions
Main Street Exit 309: Continue west about a mile and a half on Main Street to museum.
North 19th Street Exit 305: Continue south on North 19th to Main Street and turn left.
North 7th Avenue Exit 306: Continue south on North 7th to Main Street and turn left.

Hours
Memorial Day through Labor Day: 10am - 5pm, Monday through Saturday
During the remainder of the year: 11am - 4pm, Tuesday through Saturday

Fees
Admission: $5 (Children 12 and under Free)

Children’s Museum of Bozeman

Spend some quality time with the kids at Bozeman’s Children’s Museum. Hands-on, sensory exhibits and programs stimulate and encourage kids’ imagination, curiosity, and self-confidence.

Location & Phone Number
Children’s Museum of Bozeman
202 South Willson Avenue
Bozeman, Montana 59715
406-522-9087

Hours
Monday-Thursday: 10am-5pm
Friday: 10am-8pm (Free Friday Night: 5pm-8pm)
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Closed on Sundays

Fees
Admission Fee is $5
Group and Family Memberships also available

American Computer Museum

See the information highway when it was a dirt road! You'll find the most comprehensive display of the history of the information age at Bozeman’s American Computer Museum.

Location & Phone Number
2023 Stadium Drive, Suite 1-A
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-582-1288

Directions
From the Museum of the Rockies, head West on Kagy Boulevard, less than a mile. American Computer Museum is located on Stadium Drive, on the left, just past 11th Avenue.

Hours
Through May: Noon to 4 pm, Tuesday through Sunday
Closed Mondays