N3RD Saturday: Museum of the Macabre

Schedule

Sat Nov 02 2024 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

Location

Delaware Museum of Nature & Science | Winterthur, DE

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Everyone does it, but no one wants to talk about it. It, of course, is death. Embrace your dark side and dive into the science of death and dying. From fossils to taxidermy to decomposition, we will uncover it all. Come out dressed to K*ll or die.
21+ only
$20/members, $35/non-members
Event Highlights:
- Explore the macabre origins of soap with Rainbow Soap Company. Handmade soaps and other bath accessories will be for sale at the event.
- Creepy Crawlies: Get up close and personal with various arthropods with the University of Delaware Entomology Club.
- Engaging Interactions: Dive into a series of interactive sessions with DelMNS educators
- Watch and learn how to create a bird study skin with Ashley Kempken, the museum’s Collections Manager of Birds.
- Explore the science and art of taxidermy.
- Learn what’s fact and what’s fiction about organ donation.
- Test your knowledge about local toxic animals and plants.
- Watch a live snake feeding!
- Complete the themed-scavenger hunt.
- Explore the new traveling exhibit, Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs, sponsored by Bank of America
- Refreshments available: Treat yourself at the Rest, Relax, and Recharge Cafe, where you can purchase a variety of drinks (both non-alcoholic and adult) and snacks.
- Dress Code: Feel free to dress in your best grim, gruesome, and macabre attire to make the evening more memorable!
Refreshments available for purchase, including non-alcoholic beverages, a signature cocktail, beer, and wine. Pre-registration suggested. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.
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Where is it happening?

Delaware Museum of Nature & Science, 4 Log Church Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807-1724, United States,Winterthur, Delaware

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Delaware Museum of Nature & Science

Host or Publisher Delaware Museum of Nature & Science

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