Carnegie Discoverers: Understanding Diversity at Multiple Trophic Levels by Integrating DNA Metabarcoding and Photo Captures; from the Himalayas to the Laurel Highlands
At the MuseumJan Janecke, PhD, Research Associate, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Associate Professor, Biological Sciences, Duquesne University Many mammals are cryptic and difficult to study, particularly felids and canids. Genetics and camera trapping are two very different approaches that shed light on the ecology of carnivores, from the snow leopard and wolf on the Tibetan Plateau […]
Wild Ecoadventure Family Night for Members
At the MuseumJoin us for a wild time at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History! Members are invited to a family-friendly night at the museum, with engaging activities spread throughout beloved exhibits. Travel from the icy tundra of Polar World to the scorching heat of the Hall of African Wildlife, trek through the Hall of North American […]
Super Science Saturday: All Things Tiny
At the MuseumJoin museum staff to explore everything microscopic and unseen! Have you ever wondered how scientists study things too small to see? Meet Madagascar hissing cockroaches Woodrow and Franklin and look for the symbiotic mites that live on roaches. Try the scientific tools our researchers use to see more than meets the eye. Follow a scavenger […]
Teen Night: Field Science
At the MuseumAre you interested in learning about Archaeology and Paleontology? Join us for Teen Night all about field science! Learn the difference between these two scientific fields and see the tools scientists use on expeditions. Try your hand at being a Paleontologist as you dig for replica fossils in Bone Hunters’ Quarry. Observe replica artifacts based […]
NIGHT LIFE AFTER DARK
At the MuseumThe natural world goes wild at night! Get up close and learn about nocturnal animals. Discover the plants and fungi that grow better in the dark. Explore the night sky and the beauty of the cosmos. Learn firsthand from scientists about why they do their work after the sun goes down. Enjoy human nightlife with […]
Super Science Saturday: Land of the Giants
At the MuseumSomething big is coming! Take a closer look at some of the largest specimens in our collection, from mammoths to giant geodes. Learn how our planet has supported enormous organisms like T. Rexes and sequoias throughout geologic time and up to today. How do humans stack up to these titans? Join us to see how […]
Carnegie Discoverers: The Past, Present and Future of Our Anthropology Collection: A Discussion with the New Collection Manager
At the MuseumKristina Gaugler, MA, Collection Manager, Anthropology, Carnegie Museum of Natural History With over 100,000 objects from around the world, CMNH’s ethnographic collections are a source of knowledge and inspiration. Becoming fully acquainted with the breadth of this collection can take a lifetime, a journey that its new Collection Manager is excited to begin. Learn more […]
Carnegie Discoverers: Can Conservation Areas Support People and Biodiversity? A Case-study of Biocultural Stewardship in the Hawaiian Islands
At the MuseumNicole Heller, PhD, Associate Curator, Anthropocene, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Protected areas are designed to protect biodiversity, but they are also linked to the dispossession of land and lifeways for local and indigenous people. To improve conservation, scientists and local and indigenous people are collaborating to revitalize place-based stewardship traditions and restore land and […]
Super Science Saturday: Booseum
At the MuseumLooking for family-friendly activities to do for Halloween? Costumes are encouraged for a nature-themed Halloween celebration! Investigate seasonal specimens that are not usually on display, including jumping spiders, hairy tarantulas, and Fred, our famous crystal skull. Follow a scavenger hunt through the museum’s haunted halls while looking for clues and earning stamps along the way, […]
Super Science Saturday: Animal Communication
At the MuseumAnimals may not talk, but they have much to share! From seismic elephant vibrations to silverback gorilla body postures, from scent-marking cats to dancing insects, the world around us is constantly communicating. And we can help you tune in! Practice your “waggle dance” to share the location of flowers with fellow honeybees. Some birds have […]
Carnegie Discoverers: Collections and Anthropogenic Change: The Link Between Acquiring New Specimens and Deciphering the Impacts of Land Use and Climate Changes on Amphibians
At the MuseumJennifer A. Sheridan, PhD, Assistant Curator, Amphibians and Reptiles, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Curators build collections for a number of reasons, from documenting biodiversity to deciphering evolutionary relationships among species. A discussion of a recent visit to north Borneo will highlight some notable new additions to the Section of Amphibians and Reptiles’ collection, and […]
Carnegie Discoverers: The Secret Lives of Caterpillars
At the MuseumKevin Keegan, PhD, Collection Manager, Invertebrate Zoology, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Bizarre, beautiful, and fascinating; The world of caterpillars abounds with amazing natural history. From predators to parasites and land to water, caterpillars do far more than just munch on your tomato plants. Hear the tales of some of the spectacular and surprising life […]
Super Science Saturday: Tales from the Field
At the MuseumMuseum scientists have been working hard all year, traveling near and far to conduct field research and contribute to the newest science! Follow your “Tales of the Field Passport” to meet participating scientists and claim a goodie bag of field work essentials like a notebook, pencil, and compass. Add your dream research destination to a […]
