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Latest June 5, 2025 Paleontology Exhibitions

Polar Patterns: Living in the New Ice Age

The Ice Age is a fascinating time in our earth’s history, and believe it or not, we're currently living in an Ice Age!

February 23, 2022
Exhibitions

How Do Animals Make All Their Beautiful Colors?

Just as life itself is diverse, so are the many ways organisms make color.
February 17, 2022
Education

The History of Science Isn't the Same Without Black History

The History of Science Isn't the Same Without Black History
February 15, 2022
Education

7 Things Your Child Might Become, Thanks to NHMU Summer Camps

A Summer Camp experience at NHMU might inspire your kids to pursue one of these amazing STEM-based careers!
February 15, 2022

On Charles Darwin and the Thrill of Discovery

On Charles Darwin and the Thrill of Discovery
February 11, 2022
Research

People Used Tobacco in Utah 12,300 Years Ago

People Used Tobacco in Utah 12,300 Years Ago
February 9, 2022
Collections

The best snake is not a dead snake, but a holotype snake is the best kind of dead snake

The best snake is not a dead snake, but a holotype snake is the best kind of dead snake
February 1, 2022

Why Representation Matters in Science

Why Representation Matters in Science
January 27, 2022

A Love Letter to Science

Dinosaurs are often gateways to science.
January 12, 2022
Research

Cracking the Colors of Dinosaur Eggs

Cracking the Colors of Dinosaur Eggs
January 10, 2022

What Would an Ancient Egyptian Date Night Look Like?

Naturally, what we think of as “date night” in 21st century America is quite a bit different from what ancient Egyptians experienced.
January 4, 2022
Research

How We Came to See Dinosaurs in Color

How We Came to See Dinosaurs in Color
December 30, 2021
Research

Ten Stunning Fossil Finds of 2021

Ten Stunning Fossil Finds of 2021