| Activities | Art#Childrens Activities#Education#Exhibit#Heritage#History#Museum#Photography#Sculpture#Tour |
| AltSiteTypes | Gift Shop#Museum#National Historic Site#Specialty Tour |
| Amenities | Air Conditioning#Books#Childrens Activities#Gift Shop#Handicapped Accessible#Instruction#Maps#Merchandise#Parking#Public Restroom#Tour |
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| DateCreated | 12/21/2024 5:00:44 PM |
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| 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.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. |
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| Email | smokejumpercenter@gmail.com |
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| HrsOfOp | Summer: Memorial Day to Labor Day
Daily: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Winter (September-May): Please call to confirm availability. |
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| Latitude | 46.924915 |
| Longitude | -114.0909436 |
| MailingCity | Missoula |
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| MailingState | MT |
| MailingStreet | 5765 West Broadway |
| MailingZip | 59808 |
| NetDescriptions | 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. |
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| PaymentMethods | Cash#Master Card#Personal Check (In State)#Personal Check (Out Of State)#Travelers Checks#Visa |
| PhoneNo1 | 406-329-4934 |
| PhoneNo2 | 406-329-4900 |
| PhoneNof | 406-329-4955 |
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| Reservations | Group Reservations Required#Reservations Accepted#Walk-Ins Welcome |
| SeasonOfOp | Memorial Day - Labor Day, Open Daily; September-October, Open Weekdays |
| ServiceCity | Missoula |
| SiteId | 3136 |
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| SiteName | Smokejumper Visitor Center |
| SiteRegion | Glacier |
| SiteRegMem | GLACIER |
| SiteType | Museum |
| StreetCity | Missoula |
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| StreetState | MT |
| StreetStreet | Aerial Fire Depot |
| StreetZip | 59808 |
| Url | https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/fire/smokejumpers/missoula-smokejumper-visitor-center |