New!  Going, Going, Gone: Vanishing and Extinct Species in the Collections

Wed. Oct. 7, 2009, 1:00pm-2:30pm & Thurs. Nov. 5, 2009, 1:00pm-2:30pm

Join Collections Curator Marilyn Massaro for a new perspective on the Museum’s collections. Founded in 1896 the Museum of Natural History is a treasure trove of preserved floral and faunal species that are today threatened, endangered, or extinct. We will explore the collections in storage and on exhibit in search of these rarities and discuss their importance to science today.

New!  Finders and Keepers: A Who’s Who of Museum Collectors

Wed. Oct. 28, 2009, 1:00pm-2:30pm & Thurs. Nov. 19, 2009, 1:00pm-2:30pm

Unlike larger natural science museums whose collections often grew from expeditions, the Museum of Natural History depended on local, private collectors for its growth. The Museum opened in the late 19^th century, during the height of popular interest in natural history collecting as a hobby. Nearly everyone indulged a passion for gathering elements of the natural world. Learn who these people were, the collectors and donors who shaped the Museum’s growth and direction in its early years.

The People’s University: The Museum through Time

Tues. Sept. 29, 2009 11:00am-12:30pm & Tues. Oct 20, 2009, 11:00am-12:30pm

Visitors often ask: Was this building always a museum, or was it once a private residence? Who built the museum and where are the exhibits I remember seeing here as a child? Join Museum Docent Jack Doll for answers to these and other questions as we explore the Museum inside and out on a historic trip through time. Jack will focus on the architectural history of the building and augment the tour with images from our archives.
 

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PRICES PER SESSION:

$3.00 per adult, if you sign up for two or more programs you receive a reduced fee of $2.00 per program. Program is Free for Museum Members. Pre-registration required.