Members' Night: Exploring Research-based Exhibits

Schedule

Sat Dec 07 2024 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

1345 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS, United States, Kansas 66045 | Lawrence, KS

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Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies while interacting with BI/NHM scientists and celebrate the grand opening of our newest exhibit, “Fossil Mammals in Turkey.” From fossils to ferrets, there is something for everyone to discover!
This exclusive event for museum members will be an opportunity to gain in-depth access to our exhibits and BI/NHM scientists. We will feature several research-based exhibits throughout the museum, including displays on black-foot ferret conservation, parasites of sharks and rays, plant and animal fossils, and more. Scientists will be stationed by their exhibits and available to answer questions and discuss their research.
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The evening will also be the grand opening of our newest exhibit, “Fossil Mammals from Turkey” curated by Vertebrate Paleontologist Chris Beard, based on his research on in Turkey. Touchable fossil replicas and interactive displays guide visitors back in time to investigate how species arrived on the lost island continent of Balkanatolia, and how teeth are used to identify different mammal groups that were found there. Learn about a new group of extinct saber-tooths as you explore the diverse group of mammals known as afrotheres.
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1345 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS, United States, Kansas 66045

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KU Natural History Museum

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