Names change, information changes almost every time a new dinosaur discovery is made. Kind of makes it difficult to keep up. This is why we bring new dinosaur exhibits to the Museum. Bring an open mind and be prepared to learn some new information about old dinosaurs. We’ll explore how the scientists tease information from old bones.

This season is a fairly good one for observing the Red Planet, and the Earth will be closest to Mars on January 27. Many people think that Mars should be the next destination for long-range human travel. Find out about the most Earth-like planet in our solar system. We’ll show you where to look for the blazing red jewel in the sky and also share the wonders of the brightest winter constellations.

Ah, February – the month when many humans are led by their hearts. Join our Health Education Science Instructors on an investigation of the anatomy and physiology of this mighty muscle. We’ll listen to hearts, find pulse points, see how exercise affects the heart and dissect a sheep heart.

There are gazillions of fossils out there but they’re not all T. rex. In fact most fossils come from small invertebrate animals, which is a good thing because fossils point us to the habitat the critters lived in. Scan our sample site tables, learn about a lot of animals, deduce the habitat and then have a chance to pick through a crushed rock sample to recover your own fossils.

In order to be a bird there are some things you need … is it the ability to fly?  Is it laying eggs?  Hmmm, what does a bird have that makes it unique in the animal world? We will learn what characteristics make a bird then discover the variety of adaptations and cool things about birds from around the world!  The Museum’s indoor and outdoor galleries will all be used.

Spring is here... Why are there so many insects, what kinds are around us and what are they doing?  After we learn some insect basics, we will collect some insects from outside, study their diversity and find out who might be munching on what.