Best Science Centers & Discovery Zones

spectrUM Discovery Area

Science museum

4.7(194 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM Wed
spectrUM Discovery Area

About

Interactive science museum for kids. Hands-on, educational science center run by the University of Montana, with school activities.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at spectrUM Discovery Area:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    455 E Main St, Missoula, MT 59802
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    Phone
    (406) 728-7836
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    Hours
    Monday:Closed
    Tuesday:10 AM–6 PM
    Wednesday:10 AM–6 PM
    Thursday:10 AM–6 PM
    Friday:10 AM–6 PM
    Saturday:10 AM–6 PM
    Sunday:Closed

Features

Highlights

  • Active military discounts: Has active military discounts

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom: Has wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating: Has wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral restroom: Has gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom: Has restroom
  • Wi-Fi: Has Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant: No restaurant

Crowd

  • Family-friendly: Family-friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace: Transgender safespace

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

Nearby

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