Taylor Planetarium amazes crowd

Bozeman residents are privileged to be surrounded by breathtaking beauty in all directions. Whether it be the Bridger Mountains hovering over the city, or the wide expansive fields of the Gallatin Valley, beauty can be found in every corner of Bozeman.

Sometimes it can be easy to get caught up in what is around us and forget about what came before. Fortunately, Bozeman is also home to a world class museum. The Museum of the Rockies (MOR) allows anyone who comes through the area to learn and appreciate the history and beauty of this fascinating state. 

MOR is an independent non-profit institution that is affiliated with MSU located to the south of MSU campus and is a great place to look at some amazing fossils, most of which are excavated in Montana. One of the more famous fossils in the museum is a mounted T. Rex skeleton made up of both cast and real fossils. But that’s not all the museum has to offer. MOR is also home to the Taylor Planetarium. The planetarium allows individuals to experience colors, sights and sounds with a 180-degree view above their heads. MOR rotates through different shows every few months and recently began showcasing four new or resurfacing shows that are sure to amaze everyone. 

One of the most thrilling shows is a film called “Supervolcanoes.” According to MOR, the show, narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, “is a tale of havoc and mayhem: mass extinctions, climate collapses, and violence beyond anything humans have ever witnessed. In this unique and immersive experience, you will explore the impact of volcanism on Earth and other worlds in our solar system.” The MOR is also showing “Chasing the Ghost Particle: From the South Pole to the Edge of the Universe”, “The Big Sky Tonight”, and a children’s show, “The Little Star that Could.”

These films will continue to stream at MOR until May 22, 2020, so be sure to check them out and learn something new and spectacular about the universe before they are gone. Visit museumoftherockies.org for more information on exhibits and showtimes.