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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Wildlife Visitor Center
www.rmef.org
Come explore our wildlife art gallery and view original paintings, prints and bronzes. Marvel at our impressive collection of world-record elk displays and life-size mounts of grizzly bear, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, wolf, lynx, a cow elk and newborn calf display and more. Take a seat in the theater and watch the finest in wildlife films. Then, further your knowledge of elk and their habitat with educational and entertaining books and videos.
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United States Forest Service Smoke Jumper and Aerial Fire Depot Visitor Center
www.smokejumpers.com (National Smokejumpers Association)
www.fs.fed.us/fire
(National Forest Service Fire & Aviation management)
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Features murals, videos, a reconstructed lookout tower and exhibits of men and women fighting wildfire, from the advent of the smoke jumper in 1939 to present day. In addition, Forest Service smoke jumpers are trained here.
The Visitor Center is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day with tours
on the hour. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours in the off-season
can be made by calling them at 406-329-4000. This is the largest active base in America!
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Historical Museum of Fort Missoula
www.fortmissoulamuseum.org
The museum is located on 32 acres at the core of Fort Missoula, an area included on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum has over 18,000 objects in its collection, including the main museum building, formerly a Quartermaster’s Storehouse. The museum’s indoor galleries contain both long-term and temporary exhibits that address topics of interest from the area’s early exploration to modern times. These exhibits, together with the museum’s outdoor interpretive area--a complex of original and relocated historic structures--depict the life and material culture of the region.
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Museum of the Arts
www.missoulaartmuseum.org
The Art Museum offers visitors of all ages a broad range of activities and cultural experiences. Enjoy our changing exhibits, permanent collection, special events and gift shopping in the Museum Shop.
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Holt Heritage Museum
www.holtheritagemuseum.com
Dedicated to the Cowboy, Stockman, Nez Perce Indians and Lewis & Clark, situated adjacent to the Historic “Traveler’s Rest”. Includes an extensive collection of memorabilia collected over the last 40+ years telling the story of this area from the Nez Perce Period to the present day. Enjoy interpretive areas with authentic tipis, Indian Outlook Area, Horse-drawn vehicles, Western Hat-Boot-Spur displays & Old Town Street scene. Experience the Old West as it was. 6800 Hwy 12, Lolo, MT 59847
University of Montana
www.umt.edu
The University – home of the Grizzlies has nationally-ranked academic programs and performing arts. Chartered in 1893 and opened in 1895 with 50 students, but today 10,600 students work and live in 47 buildings and residence halls over a 640 acre campus. Tours by appointment at (406)243-6266. While here make sure to climb the “M” overlooking the city of Missoula.
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Missoula Children’s Theatre
www.mctinc.org
For almost 30 years, Missoula Children’s Theatre has provided quality education, entertainment, and enrichment for all ages through the performing arts.
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Museum of Mountain Flying
www.flymissoula.com/index.aspx/General_aviation/Museum
Montana’s only public aviation museum. Founded in 1993., it is located in a large hangar at the east end of the Missoula airport. Follow signs at airport entrance. Dedicated to the history of mountain flying in the northern Rockies. Open 7 days per week in the summer. Antique airplanes on display and a gift shop.
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Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History
www.geocities.com/fortmissoula
Relive America’s epic battles at Historic Fort Missoula, home to the US Army in Montana in 1877. Located in the World War II era Building T310 & T 316, next to the Historical Museum. Exhibits, programs, & veterans’ talks on the Civil & Indian Wars, World Wars I & II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm & other military topics. Picnic area, gift counter, restrooms. Open year round.
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