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Building 322 – Fort Missoula
Missoula, Montana 59804
(406) –728 -3476 x 3
dmightdyer@montana.com
www.fortmissoulamuseum.org

Take your lunch break here! Visitors are invited to enjoy their lunches outside on picnic tables and play games on grassy fields with restrooms nearby.

Schedule early to reserve guided tours and programs for your classes.

The Museum strives to meet the requests of each teacher and tour group, but may at times be limited due to demand and volunteer availability. We are able to offer "new" and "old favorite" Museum programs and guided exhibit tours with limited openings - early registration is suggested.

For program details or to schedule a Museum tour or outreach program please call Dorene Might-Dyer at 728-3476 Ext. 3 or email dmightdyer@montana.com

Public Family Events

“IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU” - July 4th, 2009

At the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula’s ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION & PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The Friends of the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula are providing a little something for everyone at this year’s 4th of July Celebration held annually on the Historical Museum grounds at Fort Missoula from 8am until 4pm, Saturday, July 4 - rain or shine!  read more...

Forestry Day - April 25, 2009.  

Activities include collegiate and professional lumberjack competitions, including crosscut sawing, pole climbing, wood chopping, axe throwing, hot saws, and log rolling.  There will also be an impressive array of historic forestry and logging equipment, operating steam-powered sawmill, restored fire lookout tower, hands-on opportunities for all, displays of crafts, activities for children, and venders.  Food will be available from The University of Montana's Woodsman Team  Annual Forestry Day is held in conjunction with The University of Montana Woodsman Team and the Montana Society of American Foresters.

Exhibit Openings & Lectures – FREE

The Museum Education Department is putting together outreach materials about Missoula and Montana history for teachers to use in meeting curriculum standards. We welcome partnerships with teachers and schools in designing classroom resource trunks specific to your needs. Let us know your wish list!



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