SUMMER EXCITEMENT
2016 CALENDAR
May – August
Leisure & Luxury in the Age of Nero
The Villas of Oplontis
Near Pompeii
June 18 – December 31, 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOMES YOU
Summer Hours*
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Saturday, May 28 – Monday, September 5
8am–8pm Daily
*Please note: Early Summer Closings
• Thursday, June 16, MOR & the Living
History Farm will close at 4:30pm in
preparation for The Villas of Oplontis
Donor Reception
• Friday, June 17, MOR & the Living
History Farm will close at 4:30pm in
preparation for The Villas of Oplontis
Members Opening
• Saturday, July 9, MOR will close at
5pm in preparation for the 15th Annual
Wine & Culinary Classic
EXHIBIT TOURS
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TAYLOR PLANETARIUM
THE VILLAS OF OPLONTIS
EVENTS
LECTURES
OPLONTIS PROGRAMMING
SPECIAL INSERT
15 LIVING HISTORY FARM
19 KIDS PROGRAMS
20 SUMMER CAMPS
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
Dear Members,
This summer at your Museum, we peer back into
the history of ancient Rome, viewed through the
artifacts of leisure and luxury that are all that remain
of the villas of Oplontis near Pompeii. Buried
under 50-feet of ash after the ruinous eruption of
Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, the villas have recently
revealed the culture and lifestyles of some of
Rome’s wealthiest citizens, and their slaves. Only
three museums in the United States will host this
exhibit of ancient artifacts that have never left Italy before – and MOR,
your Museum, is one. Along with this stirring exhibition, MOR is creating
programming for families and curriculum for students to engage, enrich
and inspire young and old from across Montana and beyond. Of course,
summers are always filled with fun and excitement here at Museum of the
Rockies. From new events at the Living History Farm to new shows at the
Taylor Planetarium, you won’t want to miss a moment. I hope to see you
here soon.
Sincerely,
Shelley McKamey
Executive Director
Beginning Saturday, June 11, docent-led tours of Dinosaurs Under the Big Sky will be
available most afternoons at 12:45pm. Beginning Saturday, June 18, guided tours of the
exhibit, Leisure & Luxury in the Age of Nero: The Villas of Oplontis Near Pompeii will be
available daily at 1:45pm. Please check with the Front Desk on arrival for the day’s tour
options, or to accommodate large parties of 10 or more, call 406.994.5257.
NEW DOCENT SIGN-UP
If you’re interested in continuing education, and would like to give tours to groups of all
ages in the Museum, then being a docent may be for you. An exciting 10-week training
program begins in late September. Registration takes place July 1 through August 31.
Sign up early to get a head start on the reading and pre-training assignments. For more
information, call 406.994.6611.
Become a member today and enjoy one full year of exclusive
membership privileges – Members Only exhibit previews, free and
special member-priced classes, programs and summer camps, free
admission to more than 300 museums worldwide with your MOR
Membership Card, and much more. JOIN NOW!
Give the Gift of Membership!
Why not share all the things you love about the Museum
with your friends and relatives? It’s easy to give the gift
of membership! Call us today at 406.994.6054 or order
online at museumoftherockies.org.
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COSMIC DELIGHTS
TAYLOR PLANETARIUM
To Space and Back
Monday – Friday at noon, 2 and 5pm
Saturday and Sunday at 2 and 5pm
To Space and Back takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches
of our known universe to our own planet. It is an extraordinary story of human
ingenuity and incredible engineering, describing how the technology that transports
us through space is paving the way for the devices and apps we use every day.
What is happening above is coming back down to Earth!
The Little Star That Could
TAYLOR PLANETARIUM PROGRAMS and SHOWTIMES
May – September 2016
From the latest discoveries in deep space to the astronomical
wisdom of the ancient Greeks, the Taylor Planetarium brings you
the remarkable science of our universe. Experience our world-class
digital projection technology as you travel through time and space
surrounded by brilliant colors and breathtaking displays of light.
Saturday and Sunday at noon
Join us for a story about an average yellow star on a search for planets of his
own to warm and protect. Along his way, he encounters other stars, learns what
makes each star special, and discovers that stars can combine to form clusters
and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets, and each is introduced to
audiences along with basic information about the Solar System.
Cosmic Happenings
All shows are approximately 30 minutes.
All showtimes subject to change without notice.
Daily showings at 11am and 3pm
What is happening out in space? There are missions heading to Jupiter and Mars.
Discoveries are being made in our solar system, in our galaxy, and near the edge
of the Universe. New studies have helped science begin to understand some of the
greatest questions about the cosmos. Join us for a regularly updated program that
will explore some of these new findings!
Cosmic Origins Spectograph
STARS OVER YELLOWSTONE
Ends Friday, June 17
Daily showings at 10am, 1 and 4pm
This show highlights the current research of Cosmic Origins
Spectograph (COS) aboard the Hubble Space Telescope, the
last instrument installed by the NASA astronauts. The COS
is allowing us an unprecedented view into the vast spaces
between galaxies which surround our own Milky Way. Join us
in the exploration of this hidden universe as we decode the
secrets to the Origins of the Cosmos.
June 10 & 11 and July 8 & 9 | Free with Park admission
Join Museum of the Rockies this summer inside Yellowstone National Park for
stargazing under pristine dark skies. Enjoy nighttime telescope observing on Friday
and Saturday following the evening campfire talks at Madison Campground.
Lamps of Atlantis
New Show begins Saturday, June 18
Daily showings at 10am, 1 and 4pm
Our search for the lost continent of Atlantis takes us on a journey
through the astronomical knowledge and understanding of the
ancient Greeks. How did the constellations get their names? What
different patterns did ancient cultures see in the sky? Was Atlantis
a real place? Did it really sink into the sea? We will uncover clues
to help us solve this age-old mystery. Narrated by Terry O’Quinn.
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ANTIQUITIES
THE VILLAS OF OPLONTIS
Leisure & Luxury in the Age of Nero
The Villas of Oplontis
This exhibition is organized and circulated by The University of Michigan Kelsey Museum of Archeology in
cooperation with the Ministero dei Beni e delle Attivitá Culturali e del Turismo and the Soprintendenza Speciale per
i Beni Archeologici di Pompei, Ercolano e Stabia.
Near Pompeii
Presented by:
Saturday, June 18 – Saturday, December 31, 2016
More than 2,000 years ago, many of Rome’s wealthiest citizens
lived and played on the shores of the Bay of Naples at Pompeii
and in luxury villas nearby at Oplontis. One of the most opulent
of these villas was rumored to be the summer home of Emperor
Nero’s second wife, Poppaea.
In 79 AD, falling ash and pyroclastic flows from Mount Vesuvius’
catastrophic eruption buried dining rooms that had once seated
more than a hundred people, private chambers adorned with
spectacular frescos, and marble columns resting on mosaic
floors. Preserved next door were wine and oil-filled amphorae,
a strong-box with coins, and people hiding in a barrel-vaulted
storage room, waiting for a rescue that never came.
Dr. Regina Gee, Associate Professor of Art History at Montana
State University and Adjunct Curator of Art History at MOR, is
an expert on frescos and one of three researchers working on
the archaeological excavation of Oplontis. Not long ago, she
and her research colleagues received permission from the
Superintenza to organize an exhibit of artifacts from the site to
travel to the United States.
Now Museum of the Rockies is one of only three museums
in the U.S. to host this stirring exhibit of antiquities that have
never left Italy before. Join us, and experience for yourself the
artifacts of leisure and luxury that are all that remain of Oplontis.
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Caren Coffee
Gary & Melissa Oakland
Joanne Pieper
Mary Lou Cook
Iris M.-L. Model
Charlie Russell Riders Foundation
Ruth and Vernon Taylor Foundation - Montana
Supported by:
Dr. and Mrs. William R. Mealer • Dr. Waded Cruzado • Sherry Keller Brown
Anthony Biel and Martha Hopkins • Rocking R Bar – Mike Hope
Imerys Talc • MDU Knife River • David M. Dooley & Lynn Baker Dooley
Suzanne Day & Jim Penhale • Sal Lalani & Carol Glenn Lalani
Tom & Marilyn Wessel
Members Only Exhibit Preview
Friday, June 17 | 5-7pm
Be the first to see this extraordinary exhibit before it opens to the public! It’s just one
of the many benefits you receive as a Member of MOR! Also, make sure to see our
newest show in the Taylor Planetarium, Lamps of Atlantis.
Showtimes are 5:00, 5:30, 6:00 and 6:30.
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TO DO
Sola Café | Now – June 30
One of Sola Café’s most cherished treats is its
Éclair – filled with Madagascar vanilla French
pastry cream and covered in dark chocolate
ganache. For every Éclair purchased through
June 30, Sola will donate $1 back to MOR.
Annual Members Meeting
Thursday, May 5 | 7:30-9am | MOR’s Bair Lobby
Join us and your fellow Museum members for highlights from
the past year and an in-depth look at our upcoming exhibits.
RSVP by Wednesday, April 20, to Stephanie Uter, 406-994-6054
Sponsored by:
Teacher Appreciation Day
Saturday, May 7
$5 admission for teachers and one guest with ID or paystub
National Teacher Appreciation week is May 1-7, 2016. MOR
would like to thank teachers for all they do by offering reduced
($5) admission for all K-12 public, private, and tribal school
teachers (with school ID or recent paystub) and one guest.
Teachers will also receive 20% off in the Museum Store (with
school ID or recent paystub).
Adventure Family Day
Saturday, May 14 | 10am – Noon | Included with admission
MOR is going to get adventurous on this Family Day dedicated
to exploration. Get inspired for your family’s adventures by
checking out activities that include geocaching, a photo
scavenger hunt (bring your own camera or smartphone),
survival skills and more!
Sponsored by:
Jack Horner Family Day
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EVENTS
MOR Good Eats
Saturday, May 21 | 10am – 2pm | Included with admission
After spending 33 years in the field with Museum of the Rockies
and Montana State University, Dr. Jack Horner, MOR’s own
Curator of Paleontology and scientific advisor on all of the
Jurassic Park films, will be retiring. But before he leaves, we’re
going to celebrate the man, his research, and his lifetime of
discoveries with a party to thank him for all he’s done for MOR,
our community and Montana. You’ll see the MOR paleontology
heavy duty trucks and vehicles up close, meet members
of Jack’s field crews, participate in hands-on activities that
highlight his most famous discoveries, and you’ll be able to
speak with Jack in person. Please join us in a special tribute to
one of the world’s greatest scientists, Dr. Jack Horner.
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Wine & Culinary Classic:
Earthly
Wine
&Delights!
Saturday, July 9 | 6 – 10:30pm
Culinary
Museum Grounds | Casual Elegant Attire
Classic
Tickets start at $150 for Museum members
Make plans to join us for the 15th Annual Wine and Culinary Classic where you will
SIP a sampling of 100 wines from all corners of the earth; SAVOR a smorgasbord of
the local culinary landscape; and SUPPORT Museum of the Rockies and all it does
for the community.
This year’s theme is Earthy Delights! Earth, air, water and fire are the four life-giving
elements of our world. The 15th Annual Wine & Culinary Classic is a celebration of
the many Earthly Delights that spring from these elements and add wondrous flavor
to our food, our drink and our lives.
To purchase seats and/or learn about Sponsorship Opportunities call 406.994.1998,
email us at [email protected], or go to museumoftherockies.org and click on
Benefit Events.
Featured Vintners: TRUCHARD VINEYARDS & TAMARACK CELLARS
Honorary Chairs: Rip & Susan McIntosh
Master of Ceremonies: Fred Dame, Master Sommelier
March in the Sweet Pea Parade
Saturday, August 6 | 9:15am | Free to the public
Don’t miss this annual Bozeman tradition! Join Museum of the Rockies staff as
we parade down Main Street on an historic Yellowstone tour bus with an Ancient
Roman theme. Preschoolers through fifth graders are welcome to climb aboard
and experience the excitement of the Sweet Pea Parade from the inside. Space is
limited and pre-registration is required.
TwoFly Fishing Family Day
Saturday, August 27 | 10am – Noon | Included with Museum Admission
Get ready to learn about fish with hands-on children's activities including casting
lessons, fly-tying, river ecology, bugs and much more!
Sponsored by:
Thank You Jack
Since 1982, Jack Horner has expanded the
Museum’s three-specimen collection to an
internationally recognized, scientifically significant
collection of over 35,000 fossils. Along the way, he
built the largest paleontology field program in the
United States. From all of us at MOR, we wish you well.
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EXTREME HISTORY PROJECT LECTURE SERIES
6-7pm | Hager Auditorium | Free to the public
MOR is pleased to host the Extreme History Project lecture series that encourages
public understanding of the way our history has shaped our present. Speakers will
take a fresh look at intriguing historical topics. Visit museumoftherockies.org for
full lecture descriptions.
The Beaucoup Site: Excavations at a Bison Kill in Northeast Montana
Thursday, May 12 | Mike Neely
“My Duties . . . Are Not So Clearly Laid Down…”:
The Problems of Command on the Montana Frontier
Thursday, August 25 | Dr. Tom Rust
GALLATIN HISTORY MUSEUM LECTURE SERIES
6-7pm | Hager Auditorium | Free to the public
Join MOR and the Gallatin History Museum for monthly lectures focused on the
dynamic and lively history of the Gallatin Valley. Visit museumoftherockies.org for
full lecture descriptions.
Montana Leaders
Friday, May 6 | Hal Stearns
The Exploration and Discoveries of George Bird Grinnell,
The Father of Glacier National Park
Monday, August 8 | Hugh Grinnell
MOR FOR MSU STUDENTS
Reduced Admission Every Day
Daily | $10 admission for MSU students with an ID
Present your MSU ID at the Front Desk and receive admission for two consecutive
days for just $10.
MSU Academic Field Trips
MOR offers free field trips or independent academic visits for students for all MSU
courses and special programming. Schedule special planetarium shows, custom
guided tours or other programming during each visit. Faculty and instructors must
pre-register by visiting museumoftherockies.org or calling 406.994.5257.
Internships & Employment
MOR offers a variety of internships for both undergraduate and graduate
students as well as paid student employee positions. Gain career experience
while contributing to the community. For current internship and employment
opportunities, and summer positions, visit museumoftherockies.org.
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SPECIAL PROGRAMMING
Lectures
Leisure & Luxury in the Age of Nero
The Villas of Oplontis
Near Pompeii
DAILY PROGRAMS
Daily Guided Tours
June 18 – September 5 | 1:45pm daily
Explore the exhibition with a member of MOR’s docent corps daily
throughout the summer. Uncover the stories behind the artifacts
and learn new content beyond the exhibit text.
Virtual Tours of Oplontis
June 18 – September 5 | 10:30am, 1:30, & 4:30pm
September 6 – December 31 | Times TBA
This summer you won’t have to travel to the Bay of Naples to
tour Oplontis. In a virtual tour led by Dr. Regina Gee, Associate
Professor of Art History at MSU, member of the Oplontis Project,
and Adjunct Curator of Art History at Museum of the Rockies,
visitors are welcome to tour a virtual model of the villas, provided
by the Oplontis Project and narrated by Dr. Gee. This video tour will
be offered to the public three times daily in the Hager Auditorium
throughout the summer.
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Leisure & Luxury in the Age of Nero:
Special Programming
The Villas of Oplontis Near Pompeii
FOR ADULTS
Leisure & Luxury Faculty Lecture Series
UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS & COURSES
Montana State University Coursework
6pm | Hager Auditorium | Free to the public | Receptions to follow each lecture
Lecture topics and speakers will be announced in the fall.
Explore a diverse range of topics related to the exhibition, Leisure & Luxury in the
Age of Nero: The Villas of Oplontis Near Pompeii. Led by faculty from Montana State
University and visiting presenters, this series of lectures will highlight the unique
connections between the ecosystems and cultural systems of the Yellowstone
region and the ancient Bay of Naples.
Scheduled lecture dates:
September 1, October 6, October 20,
November 3, November 17, December 1
With interdisciplinary themes aligning to the goals of the exhibition, Leisure & Luxury
in the Age of Nero: The Villas of Oplontis Near Pompeii, several undergraduate and
graduate courses will be offered in summer 2016 through spring 2017 that engage
with the exhibit in new and interesting ways. These courses are expected to reach
over 1,200 students at Montana State University.
Provost’s Symposium: Genius Loci –
An International Symposium on the Oplontis Project
September 30 | All Day | MSU SUB Ballrooms | Free and open to the public
Hosted by Museum of the Rockies, Montana State University will welcome
distinguished scholars from institutions including the University of Naples, Italy, the
University of Texas at Austin, the University of Michigan, and the National Gallery,
Washington, D.C. This faculty symposium will elicit conversations and foster learning
and discovery across a range of disciplines including Roman history and art history,
archaeology, architecture, and geology. Visit museumoftherockies.org.
Wonderlust Course – Leisure and Luxury on the Ancient
Roman Bay of Naples: A Cultural History
Wednesdays, October 12 – November 16 (6 weeks) | 1- 3pm | Hager Auditorium
$75 for Wonderlust or MOR members | $110 for non-members
Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
In partnership with Wonderlust, MOR will host a six-week workshop for adults led
by Dr. Regina Gee. The course is a cultural study of the Roman town of Pompeii,
famously buried in the 79 AD eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Topics include its richly
evocative and complex history as a prosperous town on the Bay of Naples in the
ancient world, with vibrant entries into conversations about art and architecture as
experienced in the context of daily life. For more information, or to register, visit
montanawonderlust.org.
For a complete listing of coursework related to this exhibition, please visit:
https://www.museumoftherockies.org/education/university-programs/universitycoursework/
Field Trips for all MSU Students
Free admission for all MSU courses either as a class visit or independent student
visits using a class roster. To participate, faculty and course instructors must
contact [email protected] or call 406.994.5257.
MSU Faculty & Staff Nights
Thursday, September 15 | 5:30 - 7:30pm
Thursday, November 10 | 5:30 - 7:30pm
MOR welcomes Montana State University faculty and staff and one guest (with a
business card or ID) for a free evening celebrating the exhibition, Leisure & Luxury in
the Age of Nero: The Villas of Oplontis Near Pompeii. Faculty involved with this project
will share their integration of learning and discovery across colleges and disciplines.
Explore the exhibition and enjoy unexpected links between the ancient Roman Bay
of Naples and our own Yellowstone region in this evening just for faculty and staff.
Wine and beer will be available for purchase with heavy hors d’oeuvres included.
Field Trips for Montana Schoolchildren
MOR provides free field trips with partial bus reimbursement for all Montana schools.
Guided tours and special activities will enhance school field trips. Teachers will
also be encouraged to use Project Archaeology’s “Investigating a Roman Villa”
curriculum, designed specifically for this exhibit. Contact [email protected] or
call 406.994.5257 to arrange a field trip for your school.
School Outreach Kits
Supporting materials, including models and replicas, will be sent to schools around
the state. These materials can be used with Project Archaeology’s “Investigating a
Roman Villa” curriculum to enhance a field trip, or as a supplement to those schools
unable to travel to MOR. Contact [email protected] or call 406.994.6591 to
reserve a kit for your school or community.
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Special Programming
LIVING HISTORY FARM
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Homeschool Series: Investigating a Roman Villa
Grades 1 - 5: Mondays, October 17 - November 14 (5 weeks), 1:30 - 4:30pm
Grades 6 - 8: Tuesdays, October 18 - November 15 (5 weeks), 1:30 - 4:30pm
$90 for members | $120 for non-members
Using curriculum developed by Project Archaeology for the exhibit, Leisure and
Luxury in the Age of Nero: The Villas of Oplontis Near Pompeii, we’re going to take on
the role of archaeologists studying Roman culture. We’ll investigate the geology that
creates volcanoes, why people live next to them, frescos and mosaics, real Roman
coinage and other artifacts, and make an archaeologist’s map of the Villa to gain a
better understanding of the life of a wealthy Roman family.
School’s Out Days
When school is out, join MOR for engaging programming featuring activities and
topics from the exhibit, Leisure and Luxury in the Age of Nero: The Villas of Oplontis
Near Pompeii. Program details and registration will be available on September 1st!
Save the dates! October 10 & 11, October 20 & 21
Roma Vivat! Summer Camp
Grades 1 - 2: July 11 - 15 | $185 for members, $225 for non-members
Grades 3 - 5: July 18 - 22 | $185 for members, $225 for non-members
Grades 6 - 8: July 25 - 29 | $225 for members, $250 for non-members
Become a Roman and experience life in Pompeii around 79 AD. Explore a Roman
villa including its frescos, sculptures, and mosaics, along with other aspects of
Roman life including gladiators and legions. This camp won’t just explore artifacts,
but will recreate the luxurious lives of Roman’s elite. Space is limited and preregistration is required.
FOR FAMILIES
Roman Fridays
Fridays, June 24 – August 19 | 10am - 2pm | Included with admission
Explore Ancient Rome through hands-on activities covering art history, archaeology,
architecture, and geology. Make volcanoes, create elaborate frescos, build columns
and more in this exciting drop-in program. Content will vary weekly.
Leisure & Luxury Family Day
MOR’s Living History Farm is free to all, all summer long!
Saturday, May 28 – Saturday, September 10 | Open 10am – 5pm Daily
Sunday, September 11 | Open Noon – 4pm with special programming
In 1989, the Tinsley House was relocated to Museum of the Rockies, and the history of
Montana’s homesteading era was recreated at MOR’s Living History Farm. Again this year,
we’ve extended our season through mid-September, planned special events all summer
long and scheduled exciting activities every single day! Our skilled costumed interpreters
will take you back in time as they cook over a wood-burning stove, demonstrate cooking
skills and recipes from the 1890s, tend to the Heirloom Garden, and forge iron in the
blacksmith’s shop. So come and enjoy the beautiful sights of the garden, the smells of
home cooking and the history of a time gone by that still lives on today.
Supported by:
The Living History Farm is free to all for the entire season! While the main museum will still
charge normal admission fees, MOR Members can bring out-of-town guests, friends and
visitors to the Living History Farm for free!
SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE LIVING HISTORY FARM
Ice Cream Social at the Living History Farm
Saturday, June 25 | 10am - 2pm | Included with admission
Ancient Roman art from the Bay of Naples will come alive through hands-on, creative
activities. Paint your own intricate frescos, design your own rich mosaics and create
luxurious jewelry in this lavish family day celebrating the villas of Oplontis.
Monday, July 4 | 2 – 4pm | Free to the public
Join us in our annual old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration at the Living History Farm!
Enjoy cones of delicious ice cream, historic games and crafts, and traditional Fourth of
July festivities. The Heirloom Garden will be in full bloom and the historic Tinsley House
will be filled with fun and games in this Bozeman tradition you won’t want to miss!
Archaeology & Ash Family Day
Farm Harvest Festival
Saturday, TBA | 10am - 2pm | Included with admission
Explore the famous volcanic eruptions that buried the ancient Roman city of Pompeii
and the villas of Oplontis. Compare Mount Vesuvius to volcanoes in the Cascades
and touch lapelli, the volcanic debris that buried the Bay of Naples in 79 AD. Now,
nearly 2,000 years later, learn how archaeologists use clues they have found at the
Oplontis site to understand ancient Romans.
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Sunday, September 11 | 1 – 4pm | Free to the public
Help celebrate the harvest season at the Living History Farm. For the last day of
the season, see everything the Farm has to offer! Explore blacksmithing, quilting,
weaving, basket making and much more in this large celebration of Montana
homesteading. New for 2016! Following the Farm Harvest Festival, join us for the
Hops & History Season Celebration from 4-7pm.
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LIVING HISTORY FARM
DAILY EVENTS AT THE LIVING HISTORY FARM
Cooking Demonstrations
Daily, morning & afternoon | Free to the public
Costumed interpreters will take you back in time as you learn how meals were
prepared in the 1890s. Help bake bread in a wood-burning stove, can vegetables from
the garden, make butter, or grind meat for dinner. Become a part of the wonderful
smells of home cooked meals every morning and afternoon at the Living History Farm.
Demonstrations change daily and participation varies based on each activity.
Hands-On Homesteading
Daily, morning & afternoon | Free to the public
Participate in the chores, crafts, games, and activities done by homesteaders living
in Montana in the 1890s. Enjoy an immersive, hands-on experience at the Living
History farm as you learn first-hand from MOR’s volunteers how to sew, work with
wood, make children’s crafts and more. Activities vary daily.
MONTHLY EVENTS AT THE LIVING HISTORY FARM
Hops & History: Local Beer, Free History
Last Tuesday of every summer month | Living History Farm | 5:30 – 7:30pm
21 and older. This is not a family event, adults only please | $7 admission plus
$3 mug charge for each participant’s first event, reuse your mug each month!
Now in its third year, MOR’s Hops & History
program supports the Museum’s Living
History Farm. Every month during the
summer season, Hops & History brings
a lively audience of adults to the Farm by
pairing the Gallatin Valley’s brewing past
– presented by MOR Curator of History,
Michael Fox – with beer tastings from local
breweries. New for 2016, MOR will welcome
co-speakers
for
each
presentation,
exploring unique historical topics to
complement equally unique local brews.
Hops & History Brew Party at Montana Ale Works
Tuesday, May 24 | 5:30 - 7pm or 7:30 - 9pm (two seatings)
$40/person includes small-plate pairings and beer tasting | 21 and older
Join MOR and Montana Ale Works as we preview the four featured breweries of MOR’s
2016 Hops & History series. You’ll enjoy a special selection of Montana brews with
delicious small-plate pairings prepared by Chef Anthony Calkins. Come join in the fun
as we kick off the Hops & History series in support of the Living History Farm at MOR.
Advance tickets are available for purchase at museumoftherockies.org or by calling
406.994.5257. All proceeds benefit the Living History Farm at Museum of the Rockies.
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May 31: The Cereal in Your Glass: Barley from the Roots Up
featuring Bozeman Brewing Company
Montana is currently the top barley producing state in the USA
and we are proud of our product! Join us for a discussion of this
ancient brewing ingredient with Montana State University’s Barley
Breeding Program and learn what makes Montana the perfect
place for growing high quality malting barley—a key ingredient in
Montana’s favorite beverage—BEER!
June 28: The Bitter in Your Beer: Hops and Brewing
featuring MAP Brewing Company
Hops have been an important ingredient in beer for centuries
and today they are perhaps more popular than ever before.
Whether adding a floral punch or preserving beer itself, hops
are a key ingredient for Montana beers. Until recently, hops were
not grown on a commercial scale in our state. Join Tom Britz of
Whitefish, MT to learn how Glacier Hops Ranch is bringing hops
production back to Big Sky Country!
July 26th: The Heat is ON: Malting in Montana
featuring Bridger Brewing Company
Celebrate wheat beers, their origins and their future. From
delicate Pilsners to hefty Stouts, beer and ale drinkers can all
appreciate a well malted grain bill in their glasses. This month,
we will look at the history and process of malting grains and how
today’s craft (and industrial) brewers use this ancient method of
bringing out the best in barleys and other grains. Dr. Tom Blake,
Professor Emeritus, Plant Breeding and Genetics, and former
Director of the MSU Barley Breeding Project for more than 30
years, will share how Western Feedstock Technologies Inc.
makes malt as Big Sky Malts and builds the Montana Malters
line of small malting systems.
August 30th: The Magic Ingredient: Yeast
featuring Madison River Brewing Company
For centuries brewers relied on a mystical process to turn a
mixture of grains and herbs into beer and ale. As science and
technology developed in the brewer’s profession, yeast was
found to be at the bottom of this process and the propagation
of specific yeast varieties became an international obsession.
From making bread to brewing the finest beers, yeast is at the
heart of the process.
Hops & History Season Celebration
Sunday, September 11 | 4 – 7pm | $15 per adult – families welcome
Space is limited. Tickets are available at museumoftherockies.org
Montana Brewery Museum with Steve Lozar, and featuring Gallatin Valley breweries
Celebrate all our local Gallatin Valley brewers at this exciting event. Following the Living
History Farm’s popular end-of-the-summer Farm Harvest Festival, MOR will host a
season celebration of the Hops & History program. Featuring Montana’s brewery history
expert, Steve Lozar, this event includes beer tasting from local breweries and a keynote
lecture on the history of brewing in Montana. Food will be available for purchase from
local food trucks. Join us before the Hops & History Season Celebration at the Living
History Farm for the final harvest of the summer.
Admission includes a tasting glass and beer tickets.
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LIVING HISTORY FARM
KIDS PROGRAMS
TOURS FOR TOTS (Ages 3–5 years)
Tuesday and Thursday | 10 – 11 am
Wednesday, 2 – 3 pm
All tours meet at the Front Desk and are included with Museum Membership or
admission.
Continuing our efforts to introduce preschoolers (ages 3 – 5) to the wonders of
museum learning, this special series of tours examines different areas of the Museum
with an early education focus. Each program offers a chance to ask questions and
explore with a hands-on activity, art project, and related story.
ADULT PROGRAMS AT THE LIVING HISTORY FARM
Apple Tree Grafting Workshop
$20 for members, $30 for non-members | Pre-registration is required
Instructor: Toby Day, MSU Extension Horticulturist
Learn how to propagate apple trees! The time tested techniques of fruit tree grafting
will be discussed including tools, timing and proper scion and rootstock. Attendees
will then utilize what they have learned to bud- and whip-and tongue graft different
varieties of apple trees onto modern hardy rootstock. This will be a hands-on class.
Each participant will be able to take home their own grafted trees to plant on their
own property. All the materials and tools will be provided for the workshop.
Lecture Series– Childbirth and Change: Reproduction in Montana
6pm | Hager Auditorium | Free to the public | Jennifer Hill
Childbirth at the Turn of the Century
Thursday, July 21
Learn what it was like to be pregnant and give birth in Montana at the turn of the
century. We’ll investigate the Tinsley family’s living and working spaces as we
explore the reproductive experiences of women in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The Realities of Reproduction
Thursday, August 18
Using the Tinsley family’s history as a guide, we will look at the ways pregnancy,
childbirth, and delivery complications affected residents of Montana and the West
some 100 years ago. In a time of high infant mortality, the Tinsley children all lived
to adulthood - a rare occurrence worthy of attention.
May 10 - 12
May 24 - 26
June 7 - 9
June 21 - 23
July 5 - 7
July 19 - 21
August 2 - 4
August 16 – 18
Aug. 30 - Sept. 1
Backbones of Yellowstone
Mission Control
Super-sized Sauropods
Noisy Science
Bears!
The Roman Life
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Constellation Connection
Garden Harvest
TOURS FOR TOTS – PRESCHOOL GROUPS
MOR offers private tour sessions for preschool groups (free of charge) as part of school
field trip programs. Preschools and daycares may choose one of several theme-based
programs on dinosaurs, space, history, and more. Call 406.994.5257 or visitmor@
montana.edu for a complete listing of available programs and to reserve your tour.
Sensational Babies (Ages Birth–36 Months)
EVERY Wednesday | 10–11am | Redstart Classroom
Free for Members, $5 for non-members
Read, talk, sing and play with your baby through sensory awareness activities
and explorations designed specifically for newborns, one- and two-year-olds. This
popular Museum program promotes cognitive, physical, and social development.
MOR Sign (Ages 6 months – 4 years)
Upcoming Classes: May 9, 23 and June 6
(MOR Sign doesn’t meet during the summer. This program begins again in Sept.)
10:15–11am | Redstart Classroom
Free for Members, $8 per family for non-members
Join guest educator Trish Smith, an ASL Sign2Me certified instructor, and learn a new
set of simple, easy-to-do signs every week to describe your museum experience. This
provides you with the tools to utilize all the Museum has to offer for young learners. Join
us for just one class or the whole series. Pre-registration is not required.
The Allan & Anna Lee Roush Learn MOR Scholarship Fund
Want to help send a child to a camp or class? Make a tax-deductible donation to
the Allan and Anna Lee Roush Learn MOR Scholarship Fund today! To make a gift,
go to museumoftherockies.org or call 406.994.7460. Thank you for your support!
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SUMMER CAMPS
SUMMER CAMPS
CAMP DESCRIPTIONS
2016 SUMMER CAMPS
Geared towards students entering 1st – 8th grade in the upcoming 2016-2017
school year, the Museum’s quality summer camps inspire and stimulate learning.
Explore a wide range of topics covering MOR’s most popular exhibits while meeting
new friends, creating original crafts, and learning new games.
Registration
Camps fill up fast. Visit museumoftherockies.org for availability or to register. Full payment
is required upon registration, $50 of which is nonrefundable. Prices listed are per camper.
Pricing
Camps for Grades 1 – 5
$185 per camper for Members
$225 per camper for non-members
Camps for Grades 6 – 8
$225 per camper for Members
$250 per camper for non-members
Limited scholarship funds are available for MOR
children’s programming. For more information contact us
at 406.994.5257, or submit the scholarship application
available at museumoftherockies.org.
visit
museumoftherockies.org
for current availability
Camp Times
All camps run from 9am –3pm, Monday through Friday.
DATES
GRADES 1 – 2
GRADES 3 – 5
June 20 – 24
Lost in Space
Famous Experiments
GRADES 6 – 8
Lost in Space
New! CSI: MOR – Using the science of Crime Scene Investigators, learn how to explore evidence
and answer the question “whodunit?” Whether it’s investigating the ancient past or uncovering
modern mysteries, this camp will help all aspiring CSIs sharpen their detective skills.
New! Disgusting Science – Ewww! Dig into the science of being gross. Learn about the
human body’s disgusting functions like boogers, barf, and belches. Then uncover the icky
world of animals through roaches, mealworms, and other creepy crawlies. It’s going to get
disgusting around MOR this summer!
Lost in Space! – After spending a few years exploring what it’s like to be an astronaut, we
ended up lost in space! Join us as we try to find our way back to Earth by combining our
knowledge of space with a love of rocketry.
Dino Quest – Dig Dinos? We do, too! Learn all about your favorite Mesozoic Monstrosities
while exploring the science of paleontology. Experience what it is like to work with dinos
every day as you uncover fossils, visit MOR’s lab and meet a paleontologist.
Famous Experiments – Galileo and van Leeuwenhoek! Pasteur and Pascal! Cope and
Marsh! Franklin and the Curies! Reconstruct some of the greatest experiments of all time as
we explore Astronomy, Biology, and other experiments through the ages.
Mad Science – Hands-on chemistry and physics fun await budding mad scientists in this
camp. We’ll don our lab coats and goggles to see just how cool science can be. We’ll
conduct new, exciting eruptions and crazy experiments that even former mad scientists
from years past will find exhilarating!
Dino Quest
July 11 – 15
Roma Vivat
Mad Science
July 18 – 22
Mad Science
Roma Vivat
STEM on Two
Wheels
July 25 – 29
Disaster Masters
CSI: MOR
Roma Vivat
August 1 – 5
CSI: MOR
Disaster Masters
Junior Curators – Back by popular demand, this program takes young museum curators
behind the scenes at MOR to design their own exhibits and show off their cool collections.
Whether you have a collection of toy cars, a cluster of cool rocks, a barrage of Barbies,
or some other passion you can’t wait to share with everyone, this camp teaches you what
it takes to put up an exhibit and build your own.
Chocolate Factory
Chocolate Factory – The Chocolate exhibit may be long gone, but we’ll serve up another
round of delicious candy-based summer camp science experiments. Make chocolate,
explode and launch marshmallows, create classic soda geysers, and much more!
Disgusting Science
Disgusting Science
August 8 – 12
Engineering Excitement
Junior Curators
August 15 – 19
Chocolate Factory
Junior Curators
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New! Disaster Masters – Investigate disasters in this brand new camp. Explore volcanoes and
earthquakes (including those near Pompeii) and extreme weather including hurricanes, tornados,
and floods. Simulate and model natural disasters and make a plan to be prepared for anything!
Engineering Excitement – It’s build-make-do (and revise) in our camp for young Engineers!
We’ll work with all kinds of structures and vehicles to defeat Olympic-sized challenges and
make different things - and make them better!
Dino Quest
June 27 – July 1 Famous Experiments
New! Roma Vivat! – Become a Roman and experience life in Pompeii around 79 A.D.
Explore a Roman villa including its frescos, sculptures, and mosaics, along with other
aspects of Roman life including gladiators and legions. This camp won’t just explore
artifacts, but will recreate the luxurious lives of Roman’s elite.
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STEM on Two Wheels (Grades 6-8 only) – What’s the science behind a bicycle? What’s
the easiest way to pedal up a hill? How do you patch a flat tire? Why do racing bikes have
such skinny wheels? How does a bike keep from tipping over, anyways? We’ll answer
these questions and more as we explore Bozeman by bike, and discover the science and
engineering behind the world’s most efficient invention!
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Fish. Float. Fund.
Open Seating Tickets are $150 for Members
Reserve your seats today!
A Celebration of Earthly Delights
Presented by:
6th Annual TwoFly Benefit Event
15th Annual Museum of the Rockies
Wine & Culinary Classic
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Friday - Saturday, September 9 & 10, 2016
Reservations are open now through August 1, 2016
For more imformation, call 406.994.6054 or email [email protected]
RSVP online : museumoftherockies.org
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All proceeds benefit the Museum of the Rockies
Sponsored by:
The Wine and Culinary Classic is a production of Museum of the Rockies, Inc.,
an independent 501(c) (3) which exists to fund the operations of the Museum.
June 18 – December 31, 2016
Near Pompeii
The Villas of Oplontis
Leisure & Luxury in the Age of Nero
Smithsonian Affiliate
600 WEST KAGY BOULEVARD
BOZEMAN, MONTANA 59717