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Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Sunday at 12:30 pm come by the butterfly house to watch our first […]
2 events,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Predator Feeding
Predator Feeding
Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey? Want to watch a wolf spider hunt with its exceptional eyesight? Join us every Tuesday at 3:30 PM to explore how our […]
2 events,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Online Bug Encounters
Online Bug Encounters
Check in every Wednesday evening for a new Bug Encounter on Facebook and Instagram! You'll learn about some of the amazing insect and arthropod species we share our planet with. […]
4 events,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Carnivorous Plant Feeding
Carnivorous Plant Feeding
Join us every Thursday at 3:00 PM for a new kind of predator feeding: predatory PLANTS! Swing through the greenhouse to learn about carnivorous plants from our knowledgeable horticulturist and […]
Predator Feeding
Predator Feeding
Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey? Want to watch a wolf spider hunt with its exceptional eyesight? Join us every Thursday at 3:30 PM to explore how our […]
Roosting Hours – Adults Only
Roosting Hours – Adults Only
Want to spend some time in the museum – after hours – with the bugs, butterflies, and, of course, beer? Join us for Roosting Hours, an after-hours, adults-only evening of […]
2 events,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Predator Feeding
Predator Feeding
Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey? Want to watch a wolf spider hunt with its exceptional eyesight? Join us every Friday at 3:30 PM to explore how our […]
3 events,
Curious Creatures: Beetlemania!
Curious Creatures: Beetlemania!
Did you know that beetles comprise over 25% of known animal species on Earth? That's a lot of different types of beetles! Join us on Saturday, February 1st, for Curious […]
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Predator Feeding
Predator Feeding
Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey? Want to watch a wolf spider hunt with its exceptional eyesight? Join us every Saturday at 3:30pm to explore how our predators […]
2 events,
Butterfly Meditation
Butterfly Meditation
Need to decompress from your week in a tropical garden filled with butterflies? We're excited to announce Butterfly Meditation Mornings! Join us Sunday, February 2nd, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 […]
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Sunday at 12:30 pm come by the butterfly house to watch our first […]
2 events,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Predator Feeding
Predator Feeding
Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey? Want to watch a wolf spider hunt with its exceptional eyesight? Join us every Tuesday at 3:30 PM to explore how our […]
3 events,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Online Bug Encounters
Online Bug Encounters
Check in every Wednesday evening for a new Bug Encounter on Facebook and Instagram! You'll learn about some of the amazing insect and arthropod species we share our planet with. […]
Insect Pinning Workshop
Insect Pinning Workshop
February 5th Sold Out: Save the Date for next workshop on April 2nd MBHI’s very own Museum Interpreter and Naturalist, Madeline Kleeman, will lead this exciting introductory workshop into […]
3 events,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Carnivorous Plant Feeding
Carnivorous Plant Feeding
Join us every Thursday at 3:00 PM for a new kind of predator feeding: predatory PLANTS! Swing through the greenhouse to learn about carnivorous plants from our knowledgeable horticulturist and […]
Predator Feeding
Predator Feeding
Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey? Want to watch a wolf spider hunt with its exceptional eyesight? Join us every Thursday at 3:30 PM to explore how our […]
2 events,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Predator Feeding
Predator Feeding
Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey? Want to watch a wolf spider hunt with its exceptional eyesight? Join us every Friday at 3:30 PM to explore how our […]
2 events,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Predator Feeding
Predator Feeding
Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey? Want to watch a wolf spider hunt with its exceptional eyesight? Join us every Saturday at 3:30pm to explore how our predators […]
1 event,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Sunday at 12:30 pm come by the butterfly house to watch our first […]
2 events,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Predator Feeding
Predator Feeding
Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey? Want to watch a wolf spider hunt with its exceptional eyesight? Join us every Tuesday at 3:30 PM to explore how our […]
2 events,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Online Bug Encounters
Online Bug Encounters
Check in every Wednesday evening for a new Bug Encounter on Facebook and Instagram! You'll learn about some of the amazing insect and arthropod species we share our planet with. […]
3 events,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Carnivorous Plant Feeding
Carnivorous Plant Feeding
Join us every Thursday at 3:00 PM for a new kind of predator feeding: predatory PLANTS! Swing through the greenhouse to learn about carnivorous plants from our knowledgeable horticulturist and […]
Predator Feeding
Predator Feeding
Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey? Want to watch a wolf spider hunt with its exceptional eyesight? Join us every Thursday at 3:30 PM to explore how our […]
3 events,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Predator Feeding
Predator Feeding
Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey? Want to watch a wolf spider hunt with its exceptional eyesight? Join us every Friday at 3:30 PM to explore how our […]
Roosting Hours – Adults Only
Roosting Hours – Adults Only
Want to spend some time in the museum – after hours – with the bugs, butterflies, and, of course, beer? Join us for Roosting Hours, an after-hours, adults-only evening of […]
2 events,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Predator Feeding
Predator Feeding
Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey? Want to watch a wolf spider hunt with its exceptional eyesight? Join us every Saturday at 3:30pm to explore how our predators […]
2 events,
Butterfly Meditation
Butterfly Meditation
Need to decompress from your week in a tropical garden filled with butterflies? We're excited to announce Butterfly Meditation Mornings! Join us Sunday, February 2nd, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 […]
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Sunday at 12:30 pm come by the butterfly house to watch our first […]
2 events,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Predator Feeding
Predator Feeding
Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey? Want to watch a wolf spider hunt with its exceptional eyesight? Join us every Tuesday at 3:30 PM to explore how our […]
3 events,
Lil’ Bugs Story Hour
Lil’ Bugs Story Hour
Join us on the third Wednesday of every month for Lil' Bugs Story Hour! Your littlest bug enthusiasts will get to listen to a story from our expansive bug book […]
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Online Bug Encounters
Online Bug Encounters
Check in every Wednesday evening for a new Bug Encounter on Facebook and Instagram! You'll learn about some of the amazing insect and arthropod species we share our planet with. […]
3 events,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Carnivorous Plant Feeding
Carnivorous Plant Feeding
Join us every Thursday at 3:00 PM for a new kind of predator feeding: predatory PLANTS! Swing through the greenhouse to learn about carnivorous plants from our knowledgeable horticulturist and […]
Predator Feeding
Predator Feeding
Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey? Want to watch a wolf spider hunt with its exceptional eyesight? Join us every Thursday at 3:30 PM to explore how our […]
2 events,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Predator Feeding
Predator Feeding
Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey? Want to watch a wolf spider hunt with its exceptional eyesight? Join us every Friday at 3:30 PM to explore how our […]
4 events,
Teacher Workshop: Sparking Curiosity in Your Classroom Using Live Butterflies
Teacher Workshop: Sparking Curiosity in Your Classroom Using Live Butterflies
We're excited to announce our first-ever Teacher Workshop! "Sparking Curiosity in Your Classroom Using Live Butterflies" is an exciting opportunity for teachers of all levels to explore using live butterflies […]
Sensory Friendly Hour
Sensory Friendly Hour
Do you have a kiddo who is sensitive to loud and active spaces? We want everyone to enjoy their time at MBHI, so if this sounds like your little one, […]
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Predator Feeding
Predator Feeding
Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey? Want to watch a wolf spider hunt with its exceptional eyesight? Join us every Saturday at 3:30pm to explore how our predators […]
1 event,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Sunday at 12:30 pm come by the butterfly house to watch our first […]
3 events,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Predator Feeding
Predator Feeding
Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey? Want to watch a wolf spider hunt with its exceptional eyesight? Join us every Tuesday at 3:30 PM to explore how our […]
Bugs and Brews: Montana Moth Project
Bugs and Brews: Montana Moth Project
Moths are arguably one of the most ecologically important insect groups in terrestrial ecosystems, yet historically, there is limited knowledge about their diversity, distribution, and habitat associations in Montana. The […]
2 events,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Online Bug Encounters
Online Bug Encounters
Check in every Wednesday evening for a new Bug Encounter on Facebook and Instagram! You'll learn about some of the amazing insect and arthropod species we share our planet with. […]
3 events,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Carnivorous Plant Feeding
Carnivorous Plant Feeding
Join us every Thursday at 3:00 PM for a new kind of predator feeding: predatory PLANTS! Swing through the greenhouse to learn about carnivorous plants from our knowledgeable horticulturist and […]
Predator Feeding
Predator Feeding
Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey? Want to watch a wolf spider hunt with its exceptional eyesight? Join us every Thursday at 3:30 PM to explore how our […]
2 events,
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Predator Feeding
Predator Feeding
Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey? Want to watch a wolf spider hunt with its exceptional eyesight? Join us every Friday at 3:30 PM to explore how our […]
3 events,
Curious Creatures: Beetle Olympics
Curious Creatures: Beetle Olympics
Join us on Saturday, March 1st, for Curious Creatures: Beetle Olympics! Curious Creatures is MBHI’s latest and greatest intergenerational learning opportunity. Sign up with a group of up to six […]
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Ever wanted to watch our newly emerged butterflies be released into the greenhouse? Now you can! Every Tuesday through Saturday, at 11:00 am, come by the butterfly house to watch […]
Predator Feeding
Predator Feeding
Ever wonder how a tarantula consumes its prey? Want to watch a wolf spider hunt with its exceptional eyesight? Join us every Saturday at 3:30pm to explore how our predators […]