Events will include an Instagram series on dark sky education, and a pop-up exhibit about Medicine Rocks State Park and the Dark Sky Association at the museum (open during regular hours).
As the repository for archaeological and paleontological material for Medicine Rocks State Park, Montana's first International Dark Sky Sanctuary, we are proud to participate in International Dark Sky Week 2026. International Dark Sky Week is a worldwide celebration of the night. From the darkness needed for a good night’s sleep to the activities, healthy ecosystems, and wildlife biodiversity, enhancing science and exploration, preserving cultural knowledge, and so much more. With artificial light at night increasing, dark skies worldwide are quickly fading—disrupting nocturnal habitats, diminishing our view of the stars, and changing our relationship to the night. We invite you to join us as we discover the night together, exploring its importance and the actions we can take to protect dark skies.
Events will include an Instagram series on dark sky education, and a pop-up exhibit about Medicine Rocks State Park and the Dark Sky Association at the museum (open during regular hours).