Things to do in Missoula with kids

Montana is truly a special place. Unspoilt wilderness, amazing wildlife, and a true American West way about it…a place where kids can experience what small-town frontier America may have been like. Oh yes, and dinosaurs!  (Make sure you visit the numerous museums like Great Plains Dinosaur Museum)

Kids can’t go to Montana and not experience the wild outdoors. Glacier National Park has an incredibly unique ecosystem, and Bitterroot National Forest spans over 1.6 million acres! The scenery in Montana is magical and a haven for kids to explore in.

History can be relived with sites like Little Bighorn Battlefield, as well as incredible museums like the frontier inspired Fort Benton Heritage Museum, and the Museum of the Rockies.  An amazing education for kids!

Wait, you want cowboys? Why didn’t you say so! There are plenty of true Western experiences to be had for kids with activities such as Jakes Horses, or perhaps a visit to a true working ranch with Grant-Kohrs Ranch!

With 180 degrees of Big Sky, Montana is an unforgettable experience for kids, and a state with countless places to visit with kids!

There are so many fun things to do in Missoula with kids, we have a feeling you just might not want to leave!

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  • National Museum of Forest Service History

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    Missoula, MT
    The National Museum of Forest Service History (NMFSH) is a non-profit, privately operated, nationally recognized museum organization located in Missoula, Montana. The museum's mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the entire national history of…
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  • City Life Paintball

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    Missoula, MT
    An adrenaline rush for the whole family. A chance to strategize with Dad or your buddies. Learn Teamwork. Indoor and outdoor courses; Open Play, Private parties, Leagues, and Tournaments. All equipment provided or BYO.
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  • Currents Aquatic Center

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    Missoula, MT
    A community indoor facility boasting two water slides, a children’s water playground, leisure pool and more!
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  • Children’s Museum Missoula

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    Missoula, MT
    Offers fun, interactive learning opportunities that allow children to explore their interests and abilities through play. Pprovides hands-on exhibits and weekly programs to kids ages infant through 10 years.
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  • Splash Montana

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    Missoula, MT
    From its three waterslides to the lazy river float, there are numerous ways for the entire family to enjoy a day at Splash Montana!
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  • Missoula Art Museum

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    Missoula, MT
    MAM is an exciting and enriching place to bring your kids. With seven galleries, there is always a choice of exhibitions to offer a rich selection of visual food for thought and pleasure for viewers…
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  • Missoula Childrens Theatre

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    2 miles
    Missoula, MT
    Our shows are€
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  • Dragon Hollow

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    8 miles
    Missoula, MT
    A magical play area for kids, built by the community, where kids can just enjoy a time of play - adjacent to the Carousel for Missoula
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  • Camp Jellystone

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    9 miles
    Missoula, MT
    Yogi Bear welcomes all families to this family friendly RV park in the beautiful Yellowstone Park - even for just a day if you wanted!
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  • Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana

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    Charlo, MT
    Named after Chief Joseph Ninepipes, a Bitterroot Salish Chief, the museum is nestled under the protection of the Mission Mountain Range. It contains a wealth of early photos, artifacts and antiques representing more than a…
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  • Daly Mansion

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    Hamilton, MT
    Children can experience and learn history at the summer home of Copper Baron and millionaire Marcus Daly and family. Wonderful landscaped grounds are great for playing and picnicking!
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  • Miracle of America Museum and Pioneer Village

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    57 miles
    Polson, MT
    The largest museum in Montana spanning nearly 5 acres, gives a great insight into the lives of Americans in the days gone by.
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  • Grant-Kohrs Ranch

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    Deer Lodge, MT
    It's all about the American West at this national historic site dedicated to the cattlemen in American history. A yee haw family day out in Montana!
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  • Big Sky RV Park

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    71 miles
    Anaconda, MT
    An RV park for water lovers right on Flathead Lake, with mooring slips, boat launch, and fishing.
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  • Copper Village Museum And Arts Center

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    72 miles
    Anaconda, MT
    The Copper Village Museum and Arts Center is a free museum located in a historical structure which was, thankfully, spared from demolition. The family will enjoy a vast array of exhibitions which will educate at…
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  • Bitterroot National Forest

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    77 miles
    Darby, MT
    Only 1.6 million acres of forest to explore in this amazing Montana wilderness, with summer and winter activities for everybody!
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  • The Conrad Mansion Museum

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    85 miles
    Kalispell, MT
    When Charles E. Conrad, a founder of Kalispell, arrived in the Flathead Valley in 1891, this lovely town with its tree-lined streets was still but a dream. But Conrad had vision, and he felt that…
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  • Route of the Hiawatha

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    Mullan, ID
    The Route of the Hiawatha is the "Crown Jewel" of rail-to-trail mountain bicycle trails in the USA. It's a great family adventure with spectacular scenery and is easily ridden by a wide variety of ages…
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  • The World Museum of Mining

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    91 miles
    Butte, MT
    Founded in 1963, Butte Montana experienced a century of hardrock mining and earned the reputation of being home to one of the world's most productive copper mines of all time.
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  • The Montana Historical Society Museum

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    91 miles
    Helena, MT
    The Montana Historical Society Museum, Montana's Museum, collects, preserves, and interprets fine art, historical, archaeological, and ethnological artifacts that pertain to Montana and its adjoining geographic region. Montana's Museum is where history and land come…
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  • Sprouts Club Playcare and Playhouse

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    95 miles
    Kalispell, MT
    Not only is Sprouts Club a fun and safe place for kids to learn and play, but they also offer an incredibly flexible daycare service!
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  • ExplorationWorks!

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    96 miles
    Helena, MT
    A great hands on day of science experiments and fun experiences with a host of exhibits to teach kids science, tech and math!
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  • The Holter Museum of Art

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    96 miles
    Helena, MT
    The Holter Museum of Art serves Montana and neighboring states with a quality visual arts exhibition program that includes all media; brings national and international exhibitions into the region; provides a much-needed venue for local…
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  • Last Chance Tour Train

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    97 miles
    Helena, MT
    Ride the Last Chance Tour train through the streets of Helena, Montana. Take an hour of your time to experience Helena's colorful past. From its beginning, spurred by the discovery of gold in Last Chance…
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  • Wallace District Mining Museum

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    99 miles
    Wallace, ID
    The Silver Valley is the richest silver mining region in the world. In just one hundred twenty years, over 1.1 BILLION ounces of silver have been produced from mines in this valley. The museum captures…
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  • Sierra Silver Mine Tour

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    99 miles
    Wallace, ID
    Go underground in a real silver mine! You will experience first hand hard-rock silver mining in the richest mining district on earth! You'll see pneumatic powered mining machines in operation, and lean how we get…
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  • Route Of Hiawatha Bike Trails

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    99 miles
    Wallace, ID
    This portion of the Olympian Hiawatha route has been called one of the most breathtaking scenic stretches of railroad in the country. The crown jewel of rail-to-trail mountain bicycle trails is operated by Lookout Pass…
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