ABOUT

The mission of the Montana Natural History Center (MNHC) is to promote and cultivate the appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of nature through education. Founded in 1991, MNHC was the brainchild of a group of educators who were involved in various efforts to educate both kids and adults about the natural history of western Montana, and who decided to unite those efforts into one environmental education organization. MNHC provides nature education programming for people of all ages through summer camps, kids’ activities, Visiting Naturalist in the Schools, Master Naturalist certification courses and Field Days, evening programs, Field Notes on Montana Public Radio, museum tours, and more.

MNHC hosted an Open AIR Artist-in-Residence in 2019 as part of the pilot program. The 2020 collaboration was put on hold due to the pandemic. Both parties are thrilled to continue the partnership and welcome artists to the Montana Natural History Center in 2021.