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Mystery at the Museum: An Accomplice AdventureExperience the Museum in a whole new way in this part-game, part-theater adventure.Saturday, February 05 - Saturday, April 30Behind-the-Scenes ToursBehind the Scenes in Anthropology: Ethnographic CollectionsJoin the Division of Anthropology's collections staff for a rare look into this collection representing peoples from around the world.Thursday, February 24Brain: The Inside Story ProgramsBrain: A 21st Century Look at a 400 Million Year Old OrganJoin curator Rob DeSalle and illustrator Patricia J. Wynne for a discussion on their new children's' book.Saturday, February 26Adventures in ScienceBrain WorkshopIn these exciting workshops, kids in grades five to six can explore the mysteries of the brain and learn about the cutting-edge field of neuroscience.Tuesday, March 01 - Tuesday, March 15SciCafeKnow Your RootsThis popular after-hours series brings together inquisitive minds for an informal evening of cocktails and conversation.Wednesday, March 02Brain: The Inside Story ProgramsThe Aging Brain: An Owners ManualThrough activities and conversations with leading researchers, participants will learn about the inner workings of the adult brain.Thursday, March 03 - Thursday, March 17Adventures in ScienceTwinking Stars (PreK and K)This introduction to the night sky was developed for budding astronomersThursday, March 03 - Thursday, March 10Members-Only ExcursionsPhiladelphia International Flower ShowJoin fellow Members on a visit to the 2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show--"Springtime in Paris".Sunday, March 06Milstein Science SeriesSundays Under the Whale: Under the Sea, Inside the MindLearn about the brains of ocean-dwelling animals, including dolphins, whales, and manatees, in this special afternoon presentation.Sunday, March 06Frontiers in Astrophysics Lecture Series2011 Isaac Asimov Memorial DebateJoin Director of the Hayden Planetarium Neil deGrasse Tyson as he hosts and moderates six of the world's leading voices in this great scientific debate. Monday, March 07Animal DrawingTake an intensive after-hours drawing course set in the Museum's halls with artist and naturalist Stephen C. Quinn.Wednesday, March 09 - Wednesday, April 06One Step BeyondOne Step Beyond with Slick RickLaunch your weekend with drinks and dancing at the most explosive party this side of the Milky Way. Friday, March 11
Museum Announces March 3 Dinosaur TweetupDid you know that dinosaur bones contain growth rings, like the rings in tree trunks, which reveal yearly periods of rap [...]read moreThe Butterfly Brief: Heliconius cydnoButterflies that belong to the Heliconius genus, known colloquially as longwings, have discovered th [...]read moreRevisiting Akeley's GorillasStephen C. Quinn, senior project manager in the Museum #8217;s Department of Exhibition, recently tr [...]read more
What do coins tell archeologists about the people who used them? Click to find out How do whales and walruses stay warm in bone-chilling water? Make a pair of rubber blubber gloves and find out. Click to find out Make the leap from two dimensions to three by making an origami box. Or waterbomb. Click to find out
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