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Our Story

Wildtorium began in 2018 as a nonprofit founded by a group of parents seeking a place to play, learn, and grow alongside our children. Originally known as Glacier Children’s Museum, we launched with mobile exhibits that traveled to local farmers markets, Lone Pine State Park, the Northwest Montana History Museum, and community events like Maker's Fair, Free the Seeds, and Back to School nights. With generous support from the Whitefish Community Foundation, NISE Network, and Achieve Montana, our impact steadily grew. We were honored to receive a sustainability fellowship through Arizona State University, helping to guide our long-term vision. In 2022, we rebranded as Wildtorium—a name that brought fresh energy, expanded our reach beyond early childhood, and allowed us to step into a more vibrant, imaginative identity untethered from the “Glacier” label. After three years of searching, we’re thrilled to have found our first home inside The Bird’s Nest.

Our Team

Brittney Crest, Director

Brittney holds a B.A. in Elementary Education with concentrations in Mathematics and Physical Education, as well as a Master’s degree in Curriculum Science. She spent a decade teaching middle school math and PE before moving into early childhood education as Director of Foxtail Forskola, an outdoor forest preschool. Brittney later co-founded The Skola, an independent nature-based elementary school, reflecting her commitment to innovative, community-centered learning. She has been actively involved in nonprofit work for the past five years and currently serves as Board Secretary for Glacier Hockey Association. Brittney is passionate about providing opportunities for families in the Flathead Valley to connect, learn, and play together.

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Jessica James

Board Member

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Lorianne Stogsdill

Board Member

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Wildtorium is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization—your donations are tax-deductible and directly support hands-on exhibits, programs, and joyful learning for families in the Flathead Valley.

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