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State of Montana Arboretum

An arboretum is a living museum devoted to trees and shrubs selected for education, scenic beauty, and passing on a legacy. Our arboretum showcases eight forest regions of North America and has more than 2,000 trees here on the University of Montana campus.

Listed under Gardens & farms · Wildlife & bird watching · Nature centers & history sites

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An aerial view of a university campus featuring a large clock tower building surrounded by autumn trees and walkways.
Photo from umt.edu

About this place

An arboretum is a living museum devoted to trees and shrubs selected for education, scenic beauty, and passing on a legacy. Our arboretum showcases eight forest regions of North America and has more than 2,000 trees here on the University of Montana campus. Visit often as we add regional trees and expand mini-habitats to demonstrate natural communities.

Practical information

Address
32 Campus Dr. Missoula, MT 59812
Managed by
University
Phone
(406) 243-5579
Email
arboretum@umontana.edu

Activities

  • Tree viewing
  • Outdoor learning
  • Tree species browsing
  • Tree mapping
  • Tree exploration
  • Tree database browsing
  • Bird watching
  • Arboretum history exploration

Amenities

  • Shade

Map

Map illustrating the forest regions of the State Arboretum at the University of Montana, highlighting various ecological areas and their classifications.
Map from umt.edu