Enhance your visit to the Museum, learn exciting facts about nature and discover new natural science Web sites.

For Everyone

For your Museum visit

• Chaperone Guides – Use these guides to engage children as they explore the Museum.
• Treasure Hunt (PDF)* – Search for North Carolina treasures on every floor of the Museum. [Updated Nov. 24, 2009]

For Home, School, or in the Field

• FAQ Pages - answers to Frequently Asked Questions
• Ask A Naturalist – Got a natural history question? Found an interesting rock, bone or feather you’d like identified? Send us a message and the Museum’s naturalists and researchers will try to find an answer for you.
• NC State Symbols - A guide to the official natural symbols of North Carolina.
• Nature Notebook - guide to the animals, plants and other natural phenomena of the southeastern United States.
• Color the Critters: Download two sample pages from the Museum's coloring book:
  Brown Pelican Coloring Sheet (PDF)* | Two-Toed Sloth Coloring Sheet (PDF)*
  To purchase the entire book, visit the Museum Store.
• Nature Neighborhood: Creating a Place for Wildlife and Learning [PDF, 5MB] NEW

Links

• Visit other Web sites filled with natural science information.

*Free Acrobat Reader required to view and print this activity.

Materials for Educators

• Educator Activity Guides to Museum Exhibits – Enhance your visit by using the activities contained in these guides.
• Exploring North Carolina - curriculum materials to accompany the TV show.
  :: Watch videos on iTunes U -  (you must have iTunes installed)
• Groundhog Day – Get your students into weather during this annual event.
• Pushy Plants and Alien Animals – Involve your students in the battle against invasive species.
• Resource Box Loan Program - Borrow natural history teaching materials to use in your classroom.