Although it was after hours when I visited with my family I was impressed with the huge mural outside that I posted a picture of. The grounds outside were kept very nice and we felt like we were more than welcome. We are planning our next trip during business hours.

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!They had a wonderful kids room in addition to the main exhibits and a cool interactive 3-D globe.Also: so affordable. 2 adults and a toddler $6Staff was super friendly, around if you needed them but not hovering.

Great for kids when you have time to kill. Need some more interactive things though.

Amazing place! Lots of history and exhibits rotate for a great experience. Often a theme will last A month, but remnants will remain as all the things are based on local history and nature. A great and informative trip for kids and adults alike. There are many taxidermied animals and little mini exhibits of all kinds. 100% worth a stop.

It was very interesting. Kind of small but still good. In the very beginning, you cant touch the animals because taxidermy and human hands isnt good. But as you go to the next exhibits, they have a touch and feel which is nice for children. It looks like they had rooms for younger children Also, you can use the microscope to see different things. Towards the end is a video which is very interesting but I think younger children would be bored with it.

We were on our way back to Spokane,WA from Yellowstone with three boys,ages 5 and under, and had made plans to stop in Missoula for the night. The next morning we were looking online for something interesting and inexpensive to do with the boys. The Natural History Center fit the bill. It cost $7 for admission. The animals were beautifully preserved and a few things geared towards kids. We fully enjoyed our visit!

Awesome place. Low entry fees and amazing learning opportunities.

It was a wonderful experience for childrens and adults alike theres a lot to learn about the different ecosystems in Montana

Short stop on a road trip. Small, but nice animal and rock displays. Kids loved the changeable animated globe.

Took my granddaughter and had lots of fun.

Lots of nice exhibits. Great learning experience for both kids & adults.

We learn a lot about nature here. They do a great job of encouraging you to become a naturalist. They have great programs to support homeschoolers.

Good place to bring the kids

Good place to take kids. Not too large to lose their attention, not expensive.

Very interesting displays. Very friendly staff.

Recent remodeled, cool history about Montana.

Really good for kids - they have a playroom that is great and the exhibits are very interesting for kids and adults. The playground is amazing - my favourite one in Missoula. Lots of space for fun and games but is also very safe.

Theres so much to explore and look at, it makes up for its size. Many stuffed animals, skeletons/skulls, antlers and pinned bugs to look at, fur pelts for kids to touch, and even things to look at under microscopes/magnifying glasses. Very well taken care of place and loads to see! I was very impressed and will definitely come back again :)

A fascinating trove of natural artifacts and learning centers, including rare animals and insects as well as some interesting geology around them. Truly an educational experience, everything is properly explained and expounded, and the museum can be experienced either by a friendly guide or through one of the many youth-oriented workshops taking place in one of the classrooms around the building. Recently renovated and the size of a warehouse, the center is a great resource for seeing nature through an educational perspective and youll learn something new every time you visit.

The lady at the desk was very informative and engaged with my son. It was small, but very nice. I loved that there were touch tables for my 3 yr old to be able to explore.

This is a great place with interesting exhibits.

Cool museum with outdoor adventure playground for the kids.

Cute museum with a great walking/biking trail next door.

Great. Kids had a blast

Wonderful place to take kids. A lot of hands on.

A little small, but has a good atmosphere and cool exhibits.

Great place to visit and learn about the natural history of this wonderful state

Great museum. Lots of information attached to each display, great for kids (and adults). They have special areas where you can touch and see parts of the displays up close. Things like fossils, bones, and furs. They also have a small library which is great. I was only disappointed by one thing. The size of the museum was tiny. I know that if they could get a bigger building, this would be an outstanding museum.

Taking a class and making a seasonal rounds. The displays are beautiful and educational!

Great museum, awesome camps, cool people, great community. Stands for all the best things about living in such a nature-connected place.

Its a great place to learn about the local environment and wildlife. They have great camps and programs for kids that are fun and educational!

Lots of animals that are easy for kids to see. Great place.

Definitely a hidden gem in Missoula if youre into natural history education. The museum items are cool beyond expectations.

If you love the out doors and want to learn more about local nature and the wildlife of Montana, stop here. Cool displays on bison, birds and plenty of other stuff. Also check out Montana naturalist magazine the summer camps and the evening naturalist program.

Did some community service here. They have a lot going on and its a great place for adults and children alike.

Its a little bit small but here you can learn about the natural environment of Montanna and the tipical animals they have (some of the dissected in a way that look so real). Also you can learn about how the valley of Missoula might be created.

Great little place to kill about an hour.

This place is awesome! You can touch fossils and watch a really cool video on Lake Missoula. This is a great place to take your kids!

Great exhibits of animals and the Missoula floods. Really high quality education classes and field outings.

Small but very informative. Recommend as a family activity.

This place is affordable, but when we left I was confused why this place exists, there are essentially 2 rooms with stuff in it and then the tour is over.

Fun place to take the kids in the afternoon they have a great kids area with educational toys and books.

Great place to explore and discover new things. Really fun programs both for youth and adults.

Interesting, but geared more towards children

You learn amazing things about now and the past.

Awesome spot with lots of stuff to look at and interact with and super friendly staff.

Great summer camps! My son looks forward to them every summer.

Great little museum, good for interested adults and kids.

Outdoor learning activities.

Great Pre-K class!

Great education place Highly recommend

Small but lots of info about local animals and rocks

A good place to learn missoula history

Smaller than I expected.

Lots of taxidermy

A cute local museum to learn more about Montana.