Dear Museum Patrons,

This spring there will be significant upgrades to campus and to the Mineral Museum @ Montana Tech. In the Mineral Museum, we will be finishing our renovation project by replacing the frames and adding new glass to our heritage museum cases. In addition, we are adding new lighting to all the displays. At this time, due to safety of our visitors and the integrity of our collection, we will be closed for about a month starting Monday March 17, 2025. Our target reopening date is Monday April 21, 2025.

At that time, construction on campus will continue throughout the summer months and access to the Mineral Museum will be a bit challenging. Parking for the Mineral Museum will be restricted to “the tiers” on the south end of campus below the Mineral Museum. The handicapped parking near the Museum Building will remain open, however, the normal Mineral Museum parking will be closed.

Thank you for your patience, we can’t wait to see you in our newly renovated space starting in mid-April. Please check back for updates. If you have questions, please call 406.496.4414.

Sincerely,
MBMG Museum Staff

Mineral Musuem Tours

The Mineral Musuem offers guided tours to groups of ten or more people. Tours must be arranged at least a week in advance by contacting the Museum office at 406.496.4414 or by emailing JFoley@mtech.edu. Tour guides provide information about earth science, Butte history, and the Mineral Museum.

Tour Cost

Free! Although there is no admission charge, the Museum welcomes donations.

School Groups

Content:
Tours cover a variety of topics including minerals, rock types, fossil formation, fluorescent minerals, and uses of minerals in everyday life. Tour content can be tailored to what the students have been learning in the classroom. If requested, an overview of earthquakes can be included in the tour. Optional activities include a Scavenger Hunt and Be a Rock Detective.

Length:
Typical tour length ranges from about 45 minutes to an hour. The Museum can cater to your schedule if a shorter tour is necessary.

Parking:
Please allow 10 to 15 minutes to find the Museum and walk from your parking place. The Museum parking area is small and the lot cannot accommodate school buses. School buses should park on Park Street or the HPER parking lot and walk up to the Museum. Elevator access to the Museum is between the Museum Building and the Chemistry Building.

How to book a tour:

• Email or call the Mineral Museum at 406-496-4414
• Provide the following information:
  Your name
  School/Organization
  Address
  Phone Number
  Email Contact
  Group Size
  Grade Level or Age Range of the Group
  Preferred Date and Time of Tour
  Groups must provide their own supervision for children.
  The Mineral Museum will contact you to arrange details.