Museum Smokejumper Visitor Center

Address

Aerial Fire Depot
Missoula, MT 59808 View on Map Own or manage this business?

Website https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/fire/smokejumpers/missoula-smokejumper-visitor-center Email smokejumpercenter@gmail.com Phone 406-329-4934

Overview Service & Activities

About The Smokejumper Visitor Center, located in Missoula, Montana, is part of the largest smokejumper base in the country. The Smokejumper Visitor Center provides a unique and interactive opportunity to learn about this demanding and important occupation. The free tour of the facility includes a visit to the Smokejumper loft, the ready room, and the National Smokejumper memorial. There is also a gift shop and museum, which includes a fire lookout tower originally built in 1930. During the summer, Smokejumper aircraft are also present, and visitors may even see Smokejumpers dispatched to a fire. In September, tours are available at 10 and 11am & 2 and 4pm Monday-Friday. The tour takes approximately 45 minutes and is free of charge. October-November, Open Weekdays, tours on a reduced schedule. Call for availability. December-January - Closed To verify availability please call 406-329-4934, or email us at smokejumpercenter@gmail.com.

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS 5765 West Broadway
Missoula, MT 59808

CONTACT 406-329-4934

FAX 406-329-4955

Details

SEASON Memorial Day - Labor Day, Open Daily; September-October, Open Weekdays

HOURS Summer: Memorial Day to Labor Day Daily: 9:00am - 5:00pm Winter (September-May): Please call to confirm availability.

PAYMENT METHODS Cash, Master Card, Personal Check (In State), Personal Check (Out Of State), Travelers Checks, Visa

RESERVATIONS Group Reservations Required, Reservations Accepted, Walk-Ins Welcome

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS Located in Missoula, take Airway Boulevard Exit off the Interstate and follow signs to the Smokejumper Base located 1/4 mile west of the airport.