All admission tickets to the museum are good for a two-day span.Īddress: 600 W Kagy Blvd, Bozeman, Montanaģ. The museum is open every day of the year except major holidays, with extended hours between May and September. The museum also offers teen summer camps, adult lecture series. The museum is also home to the Taylor Planetarium, featuring three shows each day included with the price of admission. Other permanent exhibits include the Paugh History Hall the Martin Children's Discovery Center and the Welcome to Yellowstone Country exhibit, which gives a glimpse into the lives of native cultures of the region. Colorful dinosaurs at the Museum of the Rockies | Photo Copyright: Brad Lane Several other fossils from the region are also on display, as well as informative plaques detailing Montana's role in paleontology. One of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons ever recovered is within the museum's Siebel Dinosaur Complex and aptly named Hall of Giants. It's best known for an extensive collection of dinosaur fossils but also features insight into the continuing evolution of Yellowstone Country. The museum is near the Montana State University campus on the south side of town and is affiliated with Montana State University and the Smithsonian Institute. The world-renowned Museum of the Rockies (MOR) unearths a wide range of scientific insight on the Rocky Mountain region.
Unearth History at the Museum of the Rockies Museum of the Rockies | Photo Copyright: Brad Lane Read More: Top-Rated Hiking Trails in MontanaĢ. Bridger Canyon, Gallatin Canyon, and Hyalite Canyon are just a few adventure avenues stemming from the city. Within an hour's drive in almost every direction, surreal alpine landscapes host bigger Montana adventures. And just across Highway 86 from the College "M" Trail, Drinking Horse Mountain is another popular trail that's a part of their Main Street to the Mountains trail system.Īnd the surrounding Custer Gallatin National Forest comprises several of the other best hikes near Bozeman. The Gallatin Valley Land Trust oversees a large network of in-town hikes. The "M" is just an introduction to Bozeman's hiking experiences. College "M" Hiking Trail | Photo Copyright: Brad Lane Benches adjacent to the "M" help ease sore leg muscles. Both trails gain approximately 800 feet to reach the "M" and strain the legs of most average hikers. At the trailhead, the steeper half-mile trail forks to the right, and a 1.5-mile trail begins switchbacking to the left. Two short hiking trails near the base encourage visitors to hike up and enjoy the view. This decorative door hanger at the mouth of Bridger Canyon is more than just aesthetically pleasing though. This 250-foot white-rock letter was built piece by piece by students at Montana State University in 1915 and has since served as a pride point for the University and a symbol for the city. In Bozeman, it's hard to miss the collegiate "M" posted high onto the ridgeline of Bridger Canyon.
Hike the College "M" Hiking Trail The "M" on Bridger Canyon | Photo Copyright: Brad Lane Between smiling faces in local storefronts and friendly people you'll meet on hiking trails, Bozeman does well to represent the inviting nature of Montana.Ĭhoose the best places to visit on your next trip to Montana with our list of the top things to do in Bozeman.ġ. It's also the community in Bozeman, best represented on Main Street, that makes this Rocky Mountain city a fun place to visit. From hiking the "M" trail to diving into the surrounding Custer-Gallatin National Forest, Bozeman is nothing short of a postcard waiting to be explored. Staying active is one of the easiest things to do in Bozeman. The university offers other cultural and athletic attractions to explore, including the Museum of the Rockies and Bobcat football games.
The city is also home to Montana State University, which gives the streets a charming academic appeal. Glen Lake Rotary Park, Bozeman, Montana | Photo Copyright: Brad Lane Residents and tourists enjoy world-class fishing, hiking, hot springs, skiing, and other attractions depending on the time of year. Stunning Rocky Mountain landscapes surround Bozeman in southwest Montana, and it's a city best known for its access to the outdoors. Author Brad Lane lived in Montana for nearly three years, based out of Missoula.
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