RMEFElk Country Visitor Center
Known for conserving and protecting habitat for its signature species and other big game, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is now restoring and enhancing its own “habitat.” Construction is underway on RMEF’s Elk Country Visitor Center at its headquarters in Missoula, Montana.
The exhibit area including the wildlife diorama, which is basically the same as when originally built 20 years ago in 2005, will receive a state-of-the-art upgrade to create a more immersive and inspiring experience for visitors of all ages that better tells the story of elk country and RMEF’s conservation mission. The new exhibit will open to the public later this summer. RMEF unveiled the redesigned retail section of the visitor center at a grand reopening celebration in 2023. It features a more spacious rotunda, educational displays, short films, elk mounts and expanded hunting gear and apparel options from five of RMEF’s conservation partners – Browning, Eberlestock, Kenetrek, Leupold and Montana Knife Company.
During construction of the new exhibit area, the visitor center’s retail section will remain open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
How to find us
The Elk Country Visitor Center is located at the RMEF’s headquarters at 5705 Grant Creek Road in Missoula, Montana.
From Coeur d' Alene (West) I-90 – take Exit 101 and turn left on Grant Creek Road.
Continue north 2 blocks and turn left at the bronze elk.
From Butte (East) I-90 – take Exit 101 and turn right onto Grant Creek Road.
Continue north 2 blocks and turn left at the bronze elk.
Admission is Free.
Contact the Elk Country Visitor Center at 406-523-4535 with questions.
Hours
Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
RMEF's Visitor Center is closed for the following 2025 holidays: Good Friday - April 18; Memorial Day - Friday, May 23 & Monday, May 26; Independence Day - Wednesday - Friday, July 2-4; Labor Day - Friday, August 29 & Monday, Sept. 1; Veterans Day - Tuesday, Nov. 11; Thanksgiving - Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 26-28; Christmas - Wednesday - Friday, Dec. 24-26; New Year's - Thursday, Jan. 1 & Friday, Jan. 2
SHOP RMEF Gear & Apparel + Gear from our Conservation Partners at the Visitor Center
Contact the Visitor Center
Elk Country Visitor Center Return Policy If you are not satisfied with your purchase at the Visitor Center, return the merchandise accompanied by a register receipt within 30 days of purchase for an exchange or refund in the original form of tender. A 10-day period is required for a cash refund on check purchases. NO RETURNS OR REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT A RECEIPT. Merchandise that is used, worn or in unsellable condition will not be accepted for refund, merchandise credit or exchange. Returns may also be limited or declined based upon RMEF's refund verification systems, which are used to process and track returns to help administer our loss prevention program. The following items cannot be returned: used or defective optics, range finders, lights, footwear and knives. Purchasers must work directly with the manufacturer on defective product. RMEF gift cards cannot be returned or redeemed for cash or credit, except where required by law. Other restrictions may apply.