Specimen collections form the backbone of exhibits, education, and research at a natural history museum. The most complete and well-preserved specimens are usually the ones highlighted in exhibits, while fragmented and incomplete specimens are held in collection rooms behind the scenes. The latter specimens may not be pretty or obvious as to which animal orContinueContinue reading “Fossil Revival”
Category Archives: New Exhibit
2015: Comings and Goings
The end of the year is always a good time for reflecting on recent accomplishments – especially since I am writing the Sternberg Museum Paleontology Department’s annual report. 2015 was a great year for paleontology at the Museum, with exciting plans on the horizon. New ProgramsWe continued established traditions like celebrating National Fossil Day (October),ContinueContinue reading “2015: Comings and Goings”
Titans of the Ice Age: When Big was Cool
We have a new exhibit at the Sternberg Museum of Natural History!Last Saturday, December 14, we opened Titans of the Ice Age: When Big was Cool! This new exhibit was built by Sternberg Museum staff and features information about Ice Age mammals. The last ice age took place during the Pleistocene Epoch, which lasted 2.6ContinueContinue reading “Titans of the Ice Age: When Big was Cool”
New Exhibit Opening!
Opening Saturday December 14th, 2013:TITANS OF THE ICE AGE: When Big Was CoolBy comparing fossils from the most recent Ice Age with their modern descendants, this new exhibit showcases some of the Megafauna that used to roam North America. Why was the Ice Age cold?WhyContinueContinue reading “New Exhibit Opening!”
Laura E. Wilson, Ph.D. 