Museum of the Rockies, Bozeman

Name: Museum of the Rockies
Address: 600 W Kagy Blvd, Bozeman, 59717-2730, United States
Telephone: +1 406-994-2251

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Museum of the Rockies is a museum in Bozeman, Montana. Originally affiliated with Montana State University in Bozeman, and now also, the Smithsonian Institution, the museum is known for its paleontological collections, although these are not its sole focus. The Museum of the Rockies houses the largest collection of dinosaur remains in the United States, possessing the largest Tyrannosaurus skull ever discovered, as well as the thigh bone of a Tyrannosaurus rex that contains soft-tissue remains. The museum is part of the Montana Dinosaur Trail and is Montana's official repository for paleontological specimens. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1957 (67 years ago)Coordinates: 45°39'32"N, 111°2'46"W

Address

600 W Kagy BlvdBozeman 59717-2730 United States

Contact

+1 406-994-2251

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Day trips

Museum of the Rockies – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cooper Park, Spire, Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Montana State University Library.

1.1 miN
Park, Colonial revival architecture
Cooper Park, Bozeman
29 min walk • The Cooper Park Historic District, in Bozeman, Montana, is a 75 acres historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. It includes Cooper Park, a two-block square that anchors the district, and the 200 to 700 blocks of S.
1.2 miW
45°39'23"N • 111°4'12"W
Spire, Bozeman
30 min walk • Sport complex, Gym, Yoga and pilates
0.4 miNW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Basketball
Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Bozeman
11 min walk • The Brick Breeden Fieldhouse is a multi-purpose indoor arena located on the campus of Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana.
0.6 miN
Library
Montana State University Library, Bozeman
15 min walk • The Montana State University Library is the academic library of Montana State University, Montana's land-grant university, in Bozeman, Montana, United States. It is the flagship library for all of the Montana State University System's campuses. In 1978, the library was named the Roland R.
0.7 miN
Botanical garden
Montana Arboretum and Gardens, Bozeman
18 min walk • The Montana Arboretum and Gardens are located on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman, Montana. The Arboretum proper is located at the northwestern corner of campus by the intersection of West College Avenue and South 11th Avenue, but plantings occur throughout campus.
0.6 miN
Library
Trout and Salmonid Collection at Montana State University, Bozeman
15 min walk • The Trout and Salmonid Collection is a special collection of literature and archives in the Montana State University Library's Merrill G. Burlingame Special Collections Library. The collection is also known as The Bud Lilly Trout and Salmonid Bibliography, named after founder Bud Lilly.
~770 ftW
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Bobcat Stadium, Bozeman
4 min walk • Bobcat Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium in the western United States, located on the campus of Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. It is the home of the Montana State Bobcats college football team of the Big Sky Conference.
1.1 miW
Universities and schools
Montana State University, Bozeman
29 min walk • Montana State University is a public land-grant research university in Bozeman, Montana. It is the state's largest university. MSU offers baccalaureate degrees in 60 fields, master's degrees in 68 fields, and doctoral degrees in 35 fields through its nine colleges.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of the Rockies open?

Museum of the Rockies is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of the Rockies?

Nearby attractions include Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Bozeman (11 min walk), Trout and Salmonid Collection at Montana State University, Bozeman (15 min walk), Montana State University Library, Bozeman (15 min walk), Montana Arboretum and Gardens, Bozeman (18 min walk).

How to get to Museum of the Rockies by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of the Rockies:

Bus

MSU Strand Union • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (13 min walk)
Grant & Willson • Lines: Blue (15 min walk)