STate Contest

Mark your calendars with these important dates for the 2026 State Contest.

Hotel information

We have set up some room blocks and secured special rates for your convenience. Schools/ families are responsible for reservations and payment.

C'Mon Inn

$106-127/night w/ breakfast

Call (406) 587.3555 by March 23. Use code: MSU National History Day

Country inn

$165/night w/ breakfast

Use link OR call (406) 219-0911 by April 2. Use code: National History Day in Montana

Home2SuITES

$139/night w/ breakfast

Use link or call (406) 302-3102. Call by April 2. Use code: National History Day MT

Residence Inn-Downtown, Springhill Suites, and Courtyard Bozeman

To receive the group rate, you must book by March 23rd using the hyperlinks below.
Parking fees should be waived for NHD groups. Remind staff when you check in/out.

Parking & Dining

MSU Campus Map

FREE parking on Saturday without a permit in the following lot designations only: Bobcat, Garage, Wolf, Elk, and Stadium lots only. (MSU Parking Map) Here are other parking fee and direction details. Buses should park at the "Bobcat Stadium-Lot 25".

Lunch: Students and chaperones receive a discount $10 /person at the Rendezvous Dining Hall. Cashiers will have a list with your names. Food is also available at the Student Union Building & Chick-fil-A.

Off campus, there are many options for burgers, sandwiches, and pizza.

Downtown Bozeman Map

Extra Activities

Campus Tour & Workshops

Information coming soon.

NHD Students & teachers can receive FREE admission to the following museums on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25. Let museum staff know you're with NHD.