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Igniting lifelong curiosity and awe for the natural world. Whether it’s through our unique education programs or the experiences and hands-on learning opportunities for all ages in our future facility, our efforts inspire an appreciation and understanding of “The Little Things That Run the World” (Edward O. Wilson, 1987).

As we continue to expand the reach and impact of our education programs, at the same time we’re moving toward the dream that started our organization more than a decade ago – opening a premier education facility featuring a tropical butterfly house and insectarium. There could not be a more exciting time to support our work.

Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium
  • Calendar
  • Programs
    • Bugs on the Move: Traveling Programs
    • Bugs at the Museum: Programs at MNHC
    • Bugs at the Museum: Programs at spectrUM
    • Bugs Around Town
    • Distance Learning
    • Camps
    • Bug Birthday Bash
    • Community Science – Barcoding US Ants
    • Bug Appetit
    • Bugs and Brews
    • Online Bug Encounters
  • Get Involved
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Sponsor a Class
  • Resources
    • What’s Buzzin’ in your Backyard?
    • What’s Buzzin’
    • Notes from the Lab
    • Bug Bytes Podcast
    • Bug Ambassador Bios
  • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Newsletters
    • In the News
    • Annual Reports
  • Contact
  • Donate
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Missoula Public Library

455 E Main St
Missoula, MT 59802 United States
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(406) 728-STEM (7836)
https://spectrum.umt.edu/
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October 2021

Thu 28
October 28, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium at spectrUM’s Discovery Bench: Spooky Spiders

Missoula Public Library 455 E Main St, Missoula, MT

In honor of Halloween, this week we'll be exploring the world of arachnids. We'll have a range of eight-legged friends for you to meet and learn about. We'll even do […]

Free

November 2021

Thu 4
November 4, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium at spectrUM’s Discovery Bench: Bilateral Symmetry

Missoula Public Library 455 E Main St, Missoula, MT

This Thursday at the spectrUM Discovery Bench we're studying a characteristic that you and arthropods have in common, bilateral symmetry. We'll have a variety of Bug Ambassadors for you to examine and a […]

Free
Thu 18
November 18, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium at spectrUM’s Discovery Bench: Millipedes

Missoula Public Library 455 E Main St, Missoula, MT

This Thursday we're studying millipedes, the shy and docile denizens of the soil. Stop by to meet the Giant African Millipedes, Florida Ivories, and Feather-legs and learn about their "big […]

Free

December 2021

Thu 9
December 9, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium at spectrUM’s Discovery Bench: Little Things, Big Jobs

Missoula Public Library 455 E Main St, Missoula, MT

Pollinators, Decomposers, and Predators… Oh my! Join us to learn all about the big jobs that little arthropods have in their ecosystems.  The Discovery Bench is located in the Missoula […]

Free
Thu 16
December 16, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium at spectrUM’s Discovery Bench: Butterfly Wing Scales

Missoula Public Library 455 E Main St, Missoula, MT

This week we'll be using microscopes to investigate what butterfly wings are made of. Join us to learn about their wings, flight, and more! The Discovery Bench is located in […]

Free
Thu 30
December 30, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium at spectrUM’s Discovery Bench: Brenna’s Choice

Missoula Public Library 455 E Main St, Missoula, MT

Brenna will be guest hosting at the spectrUM Discovery Bench this Thursday from 3-5pm. She'll be bringing some of her favorite Bug Ambassadors. Who exactly will that be? Join us […]

Free

January 2022

Thu 20
January 20, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

CANCELED: Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium at spectrUM’s Discovery Bench

Missoula Public Library 455 E Main St, Missoula, MT

spectrUM will be closed January 14 to 21 as they install their new Life on the Edge exhibit. We look forward to seeing you the following Thursday (January 27) from […]

Free

October 2022

Thu 13
October 13, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

CANCELED: Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium at spectrUM’s Discovery Bench

Missoula Public Library 455 E Main St, Missoula, MT

Due to staffing constraints, we will not be visiting the spectrUM Discovery Bench today. We look forward to seeing you there next Thursday, October 20th.    

Free

December 2022

Thu 22
December 22, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

CANCELED-Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium at spectrUM’s Discovery Bench

Missoula Public Library 455 E Main St, Missoula, MT

Due to the extremely cold temperatures expected this week, we have decided to keep our animals safe and warm and cancel our visit to spectrUM this week. Thank you for […]

Free

January 2023

Thu 26
January 26 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium at spectrUM’s Discovery Bench

Missoula Public Library 455 E Main St, Missoula, MT

Every Thursday from 3-5pm you can join us at the spectrUM Discovery Bench. Our many-legged Bug Ambassadors will be on hand to observe and, of course, hold! The Discovery Bench […]

Free
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Contact Us

Mailing Address
PO Box 8885 Missoula, MT 59807

Office Address
Our office is located in the Montana Natural History Center
120 Hickory St Suite A
Missoula, MT 59801

Phone Number
406-317-1211

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Visitation Closed

We closed the Missoula Insectarium (on Front St.) on August 17th, 2019. Until we open our new facility, we currently do not have a destination for public visitation. We hope to see you in the new Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium when we open in the summer of 2023. Visit our Calendar to see our weekly events and opportunities to meet some of our Bug Ambassadors.

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