Missoula's hands-on science center dedicated to igniting passion for discovery through science.
Hours
spectrUM is open 10am to 6pm Tuesday-Friday
Since 2021, spectrUM has been proud to be open 40 hours per week, Tuesday-Saturday, to share our love for science with all. Starting June, 2025, spectrUM will be closed on Saturdays. Click here to read more about this change.
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: Dream It. Build It.
spectrUM is excited to announce the our latest exhibition to open March 28th. Dream It. Build It. explores hands-on engineering, problem-solving, and science experiences.
June Activities
From 2pm to 6pm Tuesday-Friday 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 June 5th, 4-6pm.
Summer Outreach
Join spectrUM at our free, public outreach events this summer.
This summer we're hitting the road with our brand new Be A Health Scientist activities from the Franklin Institute. Check out our Be A Health Scientist dates.
We're bringing our favorite making and tinkering activities to Bitterroot and Mineral counties all summer long. Check out our making and tinkering dates.
Location
Visit us on the 2nd floor of the Missoula Public Library at 455 East Main Street, Missoula, 猎奇重口. spectrUM has free, 2 hour parking in our building lot. spectrUM is also a stop on the #1 bus route, and is accessible by bike on the Riverfront trail through Kiwanis Park.
spectrUM's AUOR Partners
Located within the Missoula Public Library complex, spectrUM shares space with 5 other All Under One Roof partners.
aims to "Spark Curiosity. Make Connections. Thrive Together."
aims to "Strengthen families through education, connection, play and partnership."
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."
(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."
