Nature & animal science in Missoula
6 programs from 3 providers in Missoula.
- Ages
- 3 and uplisted for 2 of 6
- Price
- $1751 freelisted for 5 of 6
- Where
- All in Missoula
The Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium holds Curious Creatures family programs about insects and other arthropods, a monthly Lil' Bugs story time, and an Insect 101 course for ages 16 and up. spectrUM Discovery Area has hands-on exhibits on electricity, living things and the environment, and a fire science lab. The 5 Valleys Homeschool Co-op lists parent-taught classes, including rock hounding and geology.
| Program | Ages | Price | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classes5 Valleys Homeschool Co-opClasses could be sewing, rock hounding, geology, history /// many parents choose to teach a class their children are interested in and invite others to attend | – | – | – |
| Fire Science LabspectrUM Discovery AreaWhat is fire and how do wildfires impact flora and fauna? | – | $175 per class of 24 kids | – |
| Insect 101: An Introduction to the World of InsectsMissoula Butterfly House and InsectariumThrough engaging lectures, live animal demonstrations, museum specimens, and hands-on activities, you'll explore how insects are built, how their bodies work, how they sense the world, communicate, grow, reproduce, and interact with the ecosystems around them. | Adults (ages 16+ recommended) | Paid | – |
| Light & LifespectrUM Discovery AreaLight and Life explores the connections between electricity, living things, and our environment through hands-on problem-solving. | – | Free | 10am to 6pm Tuesday through Saturday |
| Lil’ Bugs Story TimeMissoula Butterfly House and InsectariumJoin us on the third Wednesday of every month at 10:30 AM for Lil’ Bugs Story Time! | – | included with your admission to the museum | – |
| Curious CreaturesMissoula Butterfly House and InsectariumCurious Creatures is a family learning experience specifically designed to foster curiosity about the world of arthropods. | Age 3 to 103 | Paid | Ended Feb 1, 2025 |