Bitterroot Discovery Children's Museum

04/14/2026

🙏Friends, please take the survey!🙏

The Bitterroot Discovery Children’s Museum is uniquely positioned to activate the lower level of the Bedford Building with MINIMAL structural modifications, making it a practical and efficient use of the space. Beyond feasibility, this opportunity represents a meaningful investment in our community.

By establishing a permanent home within the Bedford Building, BDCM could serve as a dynamic anchor for family-centered resources…offering enriching educational experiences, hands-on learning, and inclusive play for children (and their caregivers) of all backgrounds, abilities, and interests. Just as importantly, the children’s museum would act as a collaborative hub, fostering partnerships with other family-serving nonprofits and creating a centralized space where resources, programming, and support systems intersect.

This shared-use approach would strengthen the fabric of our community by increasing access to early learning opportunities, support working families, and promote social connection. The presence of BDCM in the Bedford Building would not only enhance the use of the space, but also contribute to a healthier, more engaged, and more resilient Bitterroot Valley!

The City of Hamilton is exploring future re-use options for the current City Hall (Bedford Building). We are seeking public input.
Click here to take the survey https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_byE1ogTC1b4febc

04/04/2026

Do you know this family? If so, we have the little guy’s brown coat! Please let’s see if we can get it returned asap!🥰

04/04/2026

04/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who spent their Saturday sharing the joy of family time at the Big Blue Party for Prevention! We hope you had a great time and we can’t wait to do it again next year!💙🐝🥰
Sapphire Early Learning Center
Loads of Dignity
Ravalli Head Start & Ravalli Early Head Start
Bitterroot Cares
Bitterroot CASA
Rotary International
Hamilton Elks
Benchmark Montana Milestones
Olive Branch Counseling
Ruthie’s Little Miracles
Ravalli County - Public Health Nurse
Ravalli County Wic

04/03/2026

Calling all builders, tinkerers, and creative problem-solvers!

The Bitterroot Discovery Children’s Museum is looking for a volunteer (or small team!) to help us bring a super fun, interactive exhibit piece to life for our upcoming "Safety Superheroes: Emergency Ready!" experience!

We’re hoping to build a giant, kid-friendly phone with light-up buttons where children can practice dialing 911 and even learn their caregiver’s phone number. The goal is to help kids feel confident and prepared in an emergency...and we need a little technical magic to make it happen!

If you have experience with:
Simple electronics or wiring
Arduino, Makey Makey, or similar tools
Building interactive displays
OR just love a good creative challenge..we would LOVE your help.

This is a short-term, high-impact project that will directly support children and families in our community (and honestly, it’s going to be really cool).
Please comment below or send me a message if you’re interested or know someone who might be!

04/02/2026

Every child deserves a place to explore, create, and learn.
That’s why I serve on the board of the Bitterroot Discovery Children’s Museum—and why we’re working toward something bigger.
Right now, we bring hands-on learning to families through pop-ups. But imagine what we could do with a permanent home.
🗓️ Mark your calendar for May 1. We’re building something that lasts.

04/01/2026

Thanks for the help from our partners as we installed 400 pinwheels at Hamilton City Hall for Strengthening Families Month! Be on the lookout for pinwheel displays throughout the county during April!

03/31/2026

🗓️ Save The Date: April 30-May 1 🗓️

It’s that time of year again! The Bitterroot Discovery Children’s Museum is participating in Bitterroot Gives- a 26 hour online celebration of the Missoula and Ravalli communities and the role nonprofits play in making our community great!

Our goal for Bitterroot Gives:
$5,000 toward a permanent home for the Bitterroot Discovery Children's Museum - a place where kids can learn, play, and grow every single day. 🏠

It takes a community to build something like this.
And this community always shows up.

03/25/2026

The Big Blue Party for Prevention will be held in Hamilton at City Hall on Saturday, April 4th from 10-2. It’s a FREE open house to celebrate strong families and communities! Lots of hands-on games, activities, and crafts! We hope you plan to come before or after your Easter Egg hunts!

Here’s a list of some of the fun egg hunting activities happening on Saturday:

Saturday, April 4: The Darby Library will host an egg hunt starting at noon at the Darby Elementary School playground.

Saturday, April 4: The Corvallis Community Church will host an egg hunt for kids ages 2-10 starting at 10 a.m. at the Corvallis School football field.

Saturday, April 4: Bitterroot Valley Church will host an egg hunt at noon at Victor Park.

Saturday, April 4: American Legion Fort Owen Post 94 will host an egg hunt at 10 a.m. at Lewis and Clark Park in Stevensville.

Saturday, April 4: Montana Made Gifts, 202 Main St. in Stevensville, will host an egg hunt from 1 to 3 p.m. with the Easter Bunny hanging out to meet kids.

Saturday, April 4: Engel and Volkers Western Frontier is hosting the egg hunt at Veterans Park in Stevensville. Start times are staggered by age group with kids 0–3 years old at 10 a.m., ages 4–7 at 10:30 a.m., and ages 8 and up at 11 a.m.

Saturday, April 4: There will be an an egg hunt at Hideout Mountain Park in Florence hosted by Florence Therapy and wellness at 10 a.m. for ages 0-12. The Easter Bunny will also be on hand for photos.

03/24/2026

Check out our March Updates here!

Email from Bitterroot Discovery Children's Museum Updates from BDCM Psst! Hey Friends! Help us grow by sharing this with someone who makes you smile! This is the LAST week of our "Emotions in Action"

03/20/2026

Core memory with mom unlocked!💛
We love seeing curious explorers learning and growing...together!
While children's museums are designed around the needs of children, it's important to remember that time spent with loving caregivers is the key to opening their hearts and minds.