Museum Store Sunday
Dec
1
10:00 AM10:00

Museum Store Sunday

SHOP WITH PURPOSE. Museum stores offer distinctive products made, designed, and provided by local artisans, designers, publishers, and other small businesses. This purposeful practice not only offers locally-sourced items to museum visitors and store customers, but also helps to support and sustain local businesses and the community at large.

TODAY ONLY: GET 15% OFF MERCHANDISE RELATING TO WOMEN IN STEM!

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Family Tech Fair
Oct
6
10:00 AM10:00

Family Tech Fair

Come to ACRM for a family-friendly event! Explore cutting-edge technology developments and learn about exciting scientific discoveries happening right here in our valley. Enjoy hands-on activities for all ages brought to you by the museum and our tech partners. FREE!

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2024 Stibitz-Wilson Awards
Sep
20
5:00 PM17:00

2024 Stibitz-Wilson Awards

Code to Cure: Celebrating Visionaries at the Nexus of Medicine and Technology

Friday, September 20th
The ELM, 506 N. 7th Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59715
5pm to 7pm (doors open at 4pm)
Tickets are FREE, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The 2024 Stibitz-Wilson Awards recognize medical innovators working at the leading edge of technology to improve human health and outcomes:

  • Maya Ajmera, whose leadership at Society for Science has shaped global scientific discourse, advanced public understanding of science, and significantly impacted educational outcomes

  • Dr. Charles Limb, for innovative work in auditory prosthetics and brain mapping that has furthered the integration of medicine and technology to enhance human well-being.

  • Dr. Russell Taylor, for groundbreaking applications of cutting-edge robotics in medicine that have revolutionized modern surgical procedures.

  • Dr. Irving Weissman, for transformative contributions to stem cell biology and cancer research.

We hope to see you at the Awards!

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Jun
25
4:30 PM16:30

Secrets from the Archives Open House

Join us for our next Secrets from the Archives open house! Meet our new Program Director, Dr. Jake Chipps! He will be talking about exciting upcoming programs and highlighting engaging activities inspired by artifacts in our archives.

This is a free event and all are welcome. Bring your family, friends, and coworkers for a fun evening at the museum!

RSVP HERE to let us know you’re coming!

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Decoding Wine: A Wine Tasting with a High-Tech Twist!
May
31
5:00 PM17:00

Decoding Wine: A Wine Tasting with a High-Tech Twist!

Join ACRM's staff and friends for a casual evening of wine discovery with a high-tech twist!

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets, or call the museum at 406-582-1288.

Learn expert techniques for tasting and evaluating wines and explore ways that Artificial Intelligence can help you make better choices every time you shop for wine. Taste 16 specially curated wines from around the world while enjoying delicious hors d'oeuvres from Mavens Market. And take advantage of a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire an aged wine from a top producer by bidding on a selection of valuable wines donated by local wine collectors.

Decoding Wine will be held at the Bozeman Event Space, 14 S Tracy Ave in Bozeman. All profits from the evening will go to benefit the museum’s educational programs.

$40 general admission -OR- $100 premium admission (includes a custom gift)

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets, or call the museum at 406-582-1288.

Wines at auction will include a 2005 Chateau de Beaucasterl Chateauneuf du Pape, a 2000 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron (Bordeaux), a 2006 La Spinetta Barbaresco Vürsù Vigneto Gallina and at least three others. Don’t miss out!

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets, or call the museum at 406-582-1288.

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Secrets from the Archives
Mar
5
4:30 PM16:30

Secrets from the Archives

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Join us to welcome Kuri to our collection!

This smart, lovable home robot was made by Mayfield Robotics in Redwood City, California. But don't be fooled by the cute package: Kuri is powered by serious hardware! Roboticist Tori Fujinami will be on hand to share her experience designing this adorable home companion.

This is a free event and all are welcome. Bring your family, friends, and coworkers for a fun evening at the museum!

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Secrets from the Archives: Join us!
Nov
14
4:30 PM16:30

Secrets from the Archives: Join us!

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Join us for an evening at the museum as we feature artifacts recently pulled from our archives. That’s right - we actually have thousands of artifacts not reguarly on display. Our event series Secrets from the Archives is an opportunity to connect with our community and

Stop by after work or school to enjoy this fun event and light refreshments. Bring your family, friends, and coworkers for this FREE OPEN HOUSE!

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Secrets from the Archives: A Special Unveiling!
Jun
27
4:30 PM16:30

Secrets from the Archives: A Special Unveiling!

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Did you know that ACRM has thousands of artifacts in our collection - that aren’t even on display?

Join us on June 27th as we unveil an exciting new collection of artifacts that have just arrived at the museum! You won’t want to miss this sneak peek at some truly unique and historic items. Bring your family, friends, and coworkers for this FREE OPEN HOUSE!

Here’s a preview of one of the artifacts we’ll be debuting at the event!

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Educators Weekend
Apr
22
to Apr 23

Educators Weekend

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Teachers, administrators, paraeducators, and school support staff are invited to visit the museum with their families on April 22 and 23 for free admission and 10% off in the museum gift shop.

Show your school ID at the front desk, and enjoy!

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Secrets from the Archives: A Membership Open House
Mar
28
4:30 PM16:30

Secrets from the Archives: A Membership Open House

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Did you know that ACRM has thousands of artifacts in our collection - that aren’t even on display?

Join us on March 28th for Secrets from the Archives, a FREE OPEN HOUSE! Find out more about this gem of a museum, and discover the benefits of membership! Enjoy a personal tour, light refreshments, and hands-on activities. Bring your family, friends, and coworkers for a fun evening at our museum!

Special guest Marla Goodman will offer hands-on demonstrations of the D-Lev, a new digital hybrid Theremin. Designed by American telecom engineer Eric Wallin, the D-Lev uses FPGA technology, Wallin’s Hive soft processor core, and other digital innovations to offer precision and versatility both to casual Theremin enthusiasts and the world’s top Theremin musicians. Goodman, whom Wallin described as “a key member of the D-Lev project,” has studied Theremin history and technique for 10 years, and is one of about 20 D-Lev Theremin users worldwide.

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Pop-Up Exhibit at MSU
Dec
1
to Mar 1

Pop-Up Exhibit at MSU

Our pop-up exhibit in the beautiful Norm Asbjornsen College of Engineering on the Montana State University campus has been extended! We’re highlighting the inspiring work of women in the STEM fields, with the help of our friends at the IF/THEN Initiative and the Association of Science and Technology Centers. IF she can see it, THEN she can be it! On view through March, just outside the entrance to Inspiration Hall.

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MORE Secrets from the Archives: A Museum Open House
Nov
15
4:30 PM16:30

MORE Secrets from the Archives: A Museum Open House

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Did you know that ACRM is the oldest continuously operating computer museum in the world?

Join us on November 15th for MORE Secrets from the Archives to get a glimpse at some rarely-seen artifacts from the museum’s wide-ranging collection.

This is a FREE event for museum members, and for anyone interested in learning more about the museum. All are welcome, so stop by for a tour, see never-before-displayed artifacts, and show your support for ACRM.

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2022 Stibitz-Wilson Awards
Sep
23
5:00 PM17:00

2022 Stibitz-Wilson Awards

The 20th Stibitz-Wilson Awards are returning to Bozeman! After a three-year hiatus, ACRM will once again be honoring luminaries in the fields of computer science and biodiversity whose groundbreaking work is contributing to our understanding of the relationship between humanity and technology.

The Stibitz-Wilson Honorees are:

  • Paula Apsell, whose influential career in public media and science journalism includes 33 years at the helm of PBS's NOVA, the most popular science series on American television;

  • J. Craig Venter, PhD, widely regarded as a leading scientist of the 21st century for his invaluable contributions to genomic research;

  • and via video, Steve Wozniak, whose foundational work at Apple in the 1970s and 1980s places him at the forefront of the personal computer revolution.

Tickets are FREE and all are welcome. Visit https://acrmuseum.org/awards for more details!

2018 Stibitz | Wilson Honorees Bonnie Dunbar, Donna Dubinsky, Andone Lavery, and Diana Six

2018 Stibitz | Wilson Honorees Bonnie Dunbar, Donna Dubinsky, Andone Lavery, and Diana Six

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Secrets from the Archives: A Membership Open House
Jun
7
4:30 PM16:30

Secrets from the Archives: A Membership Open House

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Did you know that ACRM is the oldest continuously operating computer museum in the world?

Join us on June 7th for Secrets from the Archives to find out more about this gem of a museum, and discover the benefits of membership!

This FREE OPEN HOUSE is for members and anyone interested in membership! Enjoy a personal tour, light refreshments, and a prize drawing. Bring your family, friends, and coworkers for a fun evening at our museum!

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Smithsonian Museum Day Live
Sep
18
10:00 AM10:00

Smithsonian Museum Day Live

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Visit ACRM for FREE on Museum Day! Join us for this one-day event celebrating our nation’s museums and hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country will provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Participants are allowed to download one ticket per email address. The ticket provides free general admission on Saturday, September 18, 2021, for two people.

Click here to download your FREE ticket.

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Understanding Artificial Intelligence: A Virtual Fireside Chat
May
4
6:00 PM18:00

Understanding Artificial Intelligence: A Virtual Fireside Chat

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Artificial Intelligence is one of the fastest-growing and least-understood technologies around. It seems to inspire both fear and hope in equal measure - and yet we interact with AI every day, at work and at home, whether we know it or not. So what, exactly, is Artificial Intelligence? Where are we encountering it in our daily lives? Can this transformative technology help us be healthier, connected, and more productive? And what are the potential pitfalls?

Click the link below to listen to AI experts Dr. John Sheppard and Dr. Mary Ann Cummings and moderator Dr. Kristen Intemann discuss this hot-button topic:

Hosted by American Computer & Robotics Museum and Montana State University’s Center for Science, Technology, Ethics and Society.

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