Join us for ICOM International Museum Day on Friday, May 18th!
We’re celebrating the day with researchers in the galleries and two exciting livestream events.
Live Animal Encounter: Debuting Antonio the Anteater
Visit the museum in the afternoon for the public debut of the newest member of our Living Collection! Antonio, a lesser tamandua (also known as an anteater), is a fascinating animal that wins the hearts of those who meet him. Living Collection Manager, Mallory Vopal, will introduce Antonio in Earth Theater at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $2 per person. Or join them live online on our Facebook page.
Architecture and Geology in the Grand Staircase
Researchers from both Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Carnegie Museum of Art will have a lively discussion on the architecture of our museum in Oakland. Join geologist Albert Kollar and manager of architecture Alyssum Skjeie at 12:30 p.m. in the Grand Staircase area or online on the Carnegie Museum of Art Facebook page.
Meet the Researchers
Visit the museum during regular hours (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) to chat with museum researchers. This is your chance to ask questions and learn the stories behind the exhibitions. They’ll be in the galleries throughout the day. Here’s where to find the experts:
12:15-12:45 p.m.
Albert Kollar, Collection Manager for Invertebrate Paleontology, in the Grand Staircase
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Andrew McAfee, Scientific Illustrator, in Dinosaurs in Their Time
Bonnie Isaac, Collection Manager of Botany, in Hall of Botany
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Catherine Giles, Curatorial Assistant, in Third Floor Exhibition Foyer
Debra Wilson, Collection Manager of Minerals and Gems, in Wertz Gallery: Gems & Jewelry in Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Robert Androw, Scientific Preparator, in Grand Staircase
1:30-3:00 p.m.
John Rawlins, Curator of Invertebrate Zoology, in Third Floor Exhibition Foyer
Jim Fetzner, Assistant Curator of Invertebrate Zoology, in Third Floor Exhibition Foyer
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Nicole Heller, Curator of the Anthropocene, in We Are Nature
Matt Lamanna, Assistant Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology, in Dinosaurs in Their Time
John Wible, Curator of Mammals, in Hall of African Wildlife and Hall of North American Wildlife
Steve Rogers, Collection Manager of Amphibians and Reptiles/Birds, in Bird Hall
Timothy Pearce, Assistant Curator of Mollusks, outside Earth Theater
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Amy Covell, Curatorial Assistant, Alcoa Foundation Hall of American Indians
Mason Heberling, Research Fellow in Botany, in We Are Nature
Gretchen Anderson, Conservator, Collection Care and Conservation, in Hall of North American Wildlife Temporary Visible Conservation Lab
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Robert Androw, Scientific Preparator, in Grand Staircase
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Robert Davidson, Collection Manager of Invertebrate Zoology, in Third Floor Exhibition Foyer
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Suzanne McLaren, Chair of Collections, Mammals, in Hall of African Wildlife and Hall of North American Wildlife
Erin Peters, Assistant Curator of Science and Research, in Walton Hall of Ancient Egypt
For more information about our researchers, visit our ICOM International Museum Day page.
