Philip L. Wright Zoological Museum, Missoula

#21 among attractions in Missoula

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The Philip L. Wright Zoological Museum is a natural history facility and zoological collection located on the second floor of the Health Sciences building on the Missoula, Montana campus of the University of Montana. ()

Coordinates: 46°51'30"N, 113°59'10"W

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University DistrictMissoula United States

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+1 406 243 5122

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Philip L. Wright Zoological Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bluebird Building, Wilma Theatre, Missoula County Courthouse, Lewis & Clark Trail Adventures.

0.8 miNW
Bridge
Bluebird Building, Missoula
22 min walk • The Bluebird Building, also known as the Higgins Block, at 220-224 N. Higgins Ave. in Missoula, Montana, was built in 1889 at cost of $125,000 and was modified later. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
0.9 miNW
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Wilma Theatre, Missoula
24 min walk • The Wilma was built in 1921 by William "Billy" Simons and dedicated to his wife, light opera artist Edna Wilma. Designed by Norwegian architect Ole Bakke and his assistant H. E. Kirkemo, the steel-framed highrise features hallmarks of Sullivanesque architecture.
1.1 miNW
Tower
Missoula County Courthouse, Missoula
30 min walk • The Missoula County Courthouse is located in Missoula, Montana, in the center of Downtown Missoula. It is located at 200 West Broadway, Missoula Montana. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places listings on September 1, 1976.
0.7 miN
46°52'7"N • 113°58'55"W
Lewis & Clark Trail Adventures, Missoula
19 min walk • Hiking, Watersports, Outdoor activities
~1950 ftN
Specialty museum, Museum, Art museum
Montana Museum of Art & Culture, Missoula
10 min walk • The Montana Museum of Art & Culture, or the MMAC, is a University of Montana art museum in Missoula, Montana with a collection of over 11,000 objects, many of which are of the contemporary American West.
0.9 miNW
46°52'11"N • 113°59'49"W
Caras Park, Missoula
25 min walk • Park, Entertainment, View point
0.8 miS
46°50'52"N • 113°59'28"W
University of Montana Golf Course, Missoula
20 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
~830 ftNE
Library
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, Missoula
5 min walk • The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library is the campus library at the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana. Completed 44 years ago in 1978 on the east side of campus, the five-story library was funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
1 miN
Bars and clubs, Nightlife, Music venue
Palace Hotel, Missoula
27 min walk • The Palace Hotel is a building located in Downtown Missoula, Montana. Built in 1909, it became one of Missoula's first multi-story hotels. Today, the building houses apartments. Its architectural style is Renaissance revival. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
1 miNW
46°52'15"N • 113°59'42"W
The Artists Shop, Missoula
25 min walk • Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
0.8 miN
Library
Missoula Public Library, Missoula
22 min walk • The Missoula Public Library is the public library of Missoula, Montana. The library provides free resources for residents and guests of Missoula County, Montana. A library card is free, and available, to all Montana residents.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Philip L. Wright Zoological Museum?

Nearby attractions include SpectrUM Discovery Area, Missoula (1 min walk), The Payne Family Native American Center, Missoula (3 min walk), Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, Missoula (5 min walk), University of Montana, Missoula (6 min walk).

How to get to Philip L. Wright Zoological Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Philip L. Wright Zoological Museum:

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Mountain Line Transfer Center (30 min walk)