Education Center

Education is a lifelong endeavor that doesn’t just happen in the classroom. The Museum Education Center provides students with a hands-on experience dealing with prehistoric and historic objects. Our direct approach draws heavy interest from students encouraging them to pursue a deeper understanding of the past.

The Museum Education Center is grounded by a timeline of Montana with a focus on Yellowstone County. Each section of the timeline has an associated lesson plan and/or activity offered onsite during open hours.

If you are interested in the YCM visiting your class or for a free tour of the Museum, please contact us today!

educator@ycmhistory.org
(406) 670-0888

In-House Activities

Scavenger Hunt
Crossword Puzzles
Coloring Sheets
Educational Books
Lincoln Logs

Onsite & Traveling Presentation

YCM staff offer public programs that can be tailored to any age group! See the general topics below:

Prehistoric Life in Montana: Bison, Chipped Stone, & More
Montana Tribal Nations
Early Pioneers in Billings
Sidesaddles
Firearms and Southeast Montana
Shields and Chevrons: A Warrior History of Southeast Montana.
Homesteading in Yellowstone County
Formation of the Rimrocks
Local Wildlife
Sharpshooter Tom Frye
Paul McCormick Cabin

Education Center Sponsors

The Center would not be possible without the generous support of our Sponsors. Thank you for helping the Museum share local history with thousands of students each year. We deeply appreciate you!