Ravalli County Museum

“Christmas Cards” is the topic of the free adventure series for kids on Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Make your own homemade Christmas cards from re-purposed cards from Christmas past! Give the gift that keeps on giving as you make old cards into […]

“An Acoustic Christmas” will take place Friday, December 6 at 6 p.m. at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Explore a broad variety of old-time and contemporary sounds with Pinegrass musicians, Britt Arnesen and Jack Mauer. Pick up unique Christmas gifts at sale prices and place a bid on some beautiful Christmas trees, decorated […]

“A Thankful Heart” is the theme of the free Adventure Series for kids on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton. Create colorful wall hangings that express gratitude and joy for all our blessings! Cut shapes from felt and use tacky glue to adhere […]

“Creature of the Night” is the theme of the free Adventure Series for kids on Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Discover the basic elements of electricity while you play with Squishy Circuits. Shape and form the special conductive dough into creepy (or silly) […]

“Batty for Halloween” is the theme of the free adventure series for kids on Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Make your own pumpkin pictures, goofy ghosts, and believable bats for Halloween decorations. Draw, cut, glue, and fold your creations and bring them home […]

“Animal Masquerade” is the topic of the free Adventure Series for kids on Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Choose from pre-made animal masks and color in the features for a fabulous animal parade! Will you choose the zebra, giraffe, glamingo, or snake? Use […]

“Patterns and Motifs” is the theme of the free adventure series for kids on Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Explore the Southwest Pottery exhibit and identify the patterns and motifs used by the artists to enhance the pottery and communicate meaning. Create your […]

Doll House Pottery is the topic of the free Adventure Series for kids on Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Learn the basics of pottery making as you shape your own little bowl suitable for imaginary play. Air dry clay requires no firing and […]

An exhibit entitled “Indigenous Pottery of the Southwest: Past & Present” will open on Thursday, September 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Experience the aura and allure of indigenous pottery of the Southwest through the collection of Dr. L. Strate. The depth and beauty of ancient symbolism […]

“Pizza Party” is the theme of the free adventure series for kids on Saturday, August 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Everyone loves pizza and this activity will give you multiple choices for toppings! The 10" cardboard circle forms the pretend crusts, and you can cut and […]

“Dog Days of Summer” is the theme of the free Adventure Series for kids on Saturday, August 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Sculpt your own dog, or other favorite animal, from air-dry clay! Wagging tails and floppy ears are representative of our furry companions who […]

“Glittery Butterflies” is the theme of the free adventure series for kids on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Create ephemeral butterflies with bright colors and glitter glue and learn about the benefits of these fantasmagorical pollinators! Cut wings from delicate tissue paper and […]

Origami Lotus Flowers is the topic of the free Adventure Series for kids on Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Release your inner Zen as you quietly fold origami paper into delicate lotus flowers. The process takes patience, accuracy, and fine motor skills, yet […]

  “A Darkness Lit by Heroes” will be presented by author Doug Ammons on Thursday, January 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Come hear this dramatic storytelling presentation and book signing, with author and kayaking adventurer, Doug Ammons. This is the true story of the worst hard […]

  Ghost Tours: Paranormal Investigations will take place October 19, 20, 26 and 27 from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Become a paranormal investigator for the night, gather evidence and explore the dark exhibits of the historic Ravalli County Museum with flashlights and real paranormal investigative equipment! Take a break for a Rune or Numerology […]

A book signing with Dale Burk, author of "A Brush With A Wild Thing or Two in Montana" will be held Thursday, May 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. This is a book tapping the pulse beat of a life spent in the wilds of Montana in […]

Create colorful rock mushrooms to decorate your windowsill or your garden on Saturday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Let your inner artist repurpose river rocks into painted mushrooms to place around your home environment! The event is free. Call 363-3338 for more information.

Saturday Learning Adventure Series will take place on Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Musuem. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and save the Truffula Tree! Make your own Truffula Tree based on “The Lorax” story by Dr. Seuss. Learn the importance of preserving our natural environment through recycling and repurposing […]