Missoula's hands-on science center dedicated to igniting passion for discovery through science.
Hours
spectrUM is open 10am to 6pm Tuesday-Saturday
Admission
spectrUM offers free admission for all
Group Visits
Groups of 10 or more people are encouraged to call in advance about their visit at 406-728-STEM
This month at spectrUM
Exhibition: Sun, Earth, Universe
spectrUM is excited to announce the our latest exhibition to open October 31st. Sun, Earth, Universe explores hands-on earth and space science.
February Activities
From 2pm to 6pm Tuesday-Saturday spectrUM leads hand-on science activities at our Discovery Bench in our museum. Activities are free and open to the public. No registration required. See our monthly calendar for more information.
spectrUM role model Kristian Stipe will be in the museum to facilitate hands-on learning about materials science February 13 and 27, 4-6pm.
spectrUM will lead a Winter Wonderland (February 6), Heart Sparks (February 13), Chemical Creations (February 20) and Virtual Reality (February 27) workshops. Science workshops run 2:30pm-5:30pm, click here to register.
Join us for a pint night and science trivia at GILD on February 10 at 5pm. GILD will donate $1 to spectrUM for every beer sold. spectrUM will host trivia on the 2nd floor, with prizes for 1st and 2nd place winners.
spectrUM's AUOR Partners
Located within the Missoula Public Library complex, spectrUM shares space with 5 other All Under One Roof partners.
The Missoula Public Library aims to "Spark Curiosity. Make Connections. Thrive Together."
Families First aims to "Strengthen families through education, connection, play and partnership."
MCAT Missoula's Community Media Resource aims to "promote the spread of information and exchange of views, ideas, and opinions within the community of Missoula."
The UM Living Lab aims to "inspire children in science."
Missoula Community Radio (KFGM 101.5) aims to "create a medium for all community members to enrich and engage their community directly and freely by producing educational, socially just, culturally aware, and entertaining radio programming."
Location
Visit us on the 2nd floor of the Missoula Public Library at 455 East Main Street, Missoula, Montana. spectrUM has free, 2 hour parking in our building lot. spectrUM is also a stop on the #1 Mountain Line bus route, and is accessible by bike on the Riverfront trail through Kiwanis Park.
