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SUMMARY:3D Movie: Secrets of the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of the Sea 3D\nMeet some of the ocean’s strangest and most spectacular creatures in “Secrets of the Sea 3D.” From adorable pygmy seahorses and opalescent squid\, to manta rays\, tiger sharks\, a coconut octopus and more\, “Secrets of the Sea 3D” takes you face-to-face with more than 70 different marine species\, showing the fascinating ways they interact with each other and their environment. Explore the wonders of the ocean world and discover the critical importance of marine biodiversity to keeping our oceans healthy. \nBUY TICKETS \n\n\n\n
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/3d-movie-secrets-of-the-sea-4/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum%20Box%20Office":MAILTO:museumboxoffice@naturalsciences.org
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SUMMARY:Live Animal Feeding – Ocean Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live feeding of the marine life in the Our Changing Oceans aquarium and meet our Living Collections staff. Species currently in our 10\,000-gallon aquarium include: \n\nAngelfish (gray\, French)\nTangs (Atlantic blue\, ocean surgeon\, doctorfish)\nGrunts (bluestriped\, French\, porkfish)\nBalloonfish\nLobsters\n\nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nWednesday & Friday — 10:45am\n\nLocation: Nature Research Center\, 1st floor\, Our Changing Oceans exhibit. \nNo registration required.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/live-animal-feeding-ocean-habitat-2/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Live Animals,Teens,Walk-up Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T110000
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SUMMARY:3D Movie: T. Rex
DESCRIPTION:T. REX 3D\nFor more than 100 years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences\, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king. With leaps in CGI and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past 25 years\, the time has come to revisit T. rex. \nExplore the interplay between speculation and evidence through famous specimens\, landmark discoveries and wild cinematic depictions over the last century. Discover how the process of science refreshes and re-imagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. \nFilmmakers worked with top tyrannosaur scientists\, a coalition of natural history institutions and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists to create one of the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentaries ever made. \nBUY TICKETS\nT. REX 3D movie website\n  \nCurriculum Correlations for Educators\nK.L.1\, 1.L.1\, 2.L.1\, 3.L.2\, 4.L.1\, 5.L.1\, 6.L.2\, 8.L.3
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/3d-movie-t-rex-6/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:3D Movies,Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum%20Box%20Office":MAILTO:museumboxoffice@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T133456
CREATED:20250110T175052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T161431Z
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SUMMARY:Science TODAY: Galápagos tortoises for Pullen Park
DESCRIPTION:A desperate stranding on Hood Island\, a daring rescue by Capt. Jack London\, & a pair of Galápagos tortoises for Pullen Park\nDr. Paul Brinkman is the Head of Environmental Humanities and Curator of Special Collections at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and an Adjunct Associate Professor of History at North Carolina State University. \nGo inside the globe of the SECU Daily Planet Theater for live presentations and interactive shows led by scientists and educators. Meet researchers\, witness live demonstrations\, and engage in Q&A sessions with experts. With ever-changing topics and guests\, there’s always something new and exciting to learn.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/science-today-february-2026-2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Nature Research Center\, 121 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Daily Programs,Discussions,Lectures,Meet the Scientist,SECU Daily Planet Theater,Walk-up Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Smith":MAILTO:christopher.smith@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T124500
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SUMMARY:3D Movie: Secrets of the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of the Sea 3D\nMeet some of the ocean’s strangest and most spectacular creatures in “Secrets of the Sea 3D.” From adorable pygmy seahorses and opalescent squid\, to manta rays\, tiger sharks\, a coconut octopus and more\, “Secrets of the Sea 3D” takes you face-to-face with more than 70 different marine species\, showing the fascinating ways they interact with each other and their environment. Explore the wonders of the ocean world and discover the critical importance of marine biodiversity to keeping our oceans healthy. \nBUY TICKETS \n\n\n\n
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/3d-movie-secrets-of-the-sea-4/2026-02-13/10/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T120000
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SUMMARY:Identify Your Backyard Birds
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count by learning the basics of bird identification! We’ll cover the four keys to bird ID\, making observations\, and identification resources that can help you get involved in this international citizen science event right from your own backyard in this interactive virtual lunchtime program. \nRegister here
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/identify-your-backyard-birds/
LOCATION:Virtual\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Citizen Science,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Goforth":MAILTO:chris.goforth@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T130000
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SUMMARY:3D Movie: T. Rex
DESCRIPTION:T. REX 3D\nFor more than 100 years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences\, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king. With leaps in CGI and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past 25 years\, the time has come to revisit T. rex. \nExplore the interplay between speculation and evidence through famous specimens\, landmark discoveries and wild cinematic depictions over the last century. Discover how the process of science refreshes and re-imagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. \nFilmmakers worked with top tyrannosaur scientists\, a coalition of natural history institutions and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists to create one of the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentaries ever made. \nBUY TICKETS\nT. REX 3D movie website\n  \nCurriculum Correlations for Educators\nK.L.1\, 1.L.1\, 2.L.1\, 3.L.2\, 4.L.1\, 5.L.1\, 6.L.2\, 8.L.3
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/3d-movie-t-rex-6/2026-02-13/10/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:3D Movies,Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum%20Box%20Office":MAILTO:museumboxoffice@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T133000
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CREATED:20251201T182849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T203844Z
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SUMMARY:Incredible Science
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an entertaining half hour of science experiments and demonstrations. Day-to-day topics vary but often include physics and chemistry demonstrations on inertia\, buoyancy and electromagnetism. Enjoy natural science topics such as the incredible composition of beaver teeth or the amazing design and strength of birds’ eggs. \nThis walk-up program is offered: \n\nWednesdays — 1:30pm\nThursdays — 1:30pm\nFridays — 1:30pm\nSaturdays — 12:30pm\, 2pm\n\nLocation: Windows on the World on the 3rd floor of the Nature Exploration Center. \nDesigned for ages 7 and up. No registration required.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/incredible-science-4-2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Teens,Walk-up Programs,Windows on the World
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob%20Alderink":MAILTO:bob.alderink@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T140000
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SUMMARY:3D Movie: Secrets of the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of the Sea 3D\nMeet some of the ocean’s strangest and most spectacular creatures in “Secrets of the Sea 3D.” From adorable pygmy seahorses and opalescent squid\, to manta rays\, tiger sharks\, a coconut octopus and more\, “Secrets of the Sea 3D” takes you face-to-face with more than 70 different marine species\, showing the fascinating ways they interact with each other and their environment. Explore the wonders of the ocean world and discover the critical importance of marine biodiversity to keeping our oceans healthy. \nBUY TICKETS \n\n\n\n
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/3d-movie-secrets-of-the-sea-4/2026-02-13/10/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T154500
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SUMMARY:3D Movie: T. Rex
DESCRIPTION:T. REX 3D\nFor more than 100 years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences\, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king. With leaps in CGI and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past 25 years\, the time has come to revisit T. rex. \nExplore the interplay between speculation and evidence through famous specimens\, landmark discoveries and wild cinematic depictions over the last century. Discover how the process of science refreshes and re-imagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. \nFilmmakers worked with top tyrannosaur scientists\, a coalition of natural history institutions and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists to create one of the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentaries ever made. \nBUY TICKETS\nT. REX 3D movie website\n  \nCurriculum Correlations for Educators\nK.L.1\, 1.L.1\, 2.L.1\, 3.L.2\, 4.L.1\, 5.L.1\, 6.L.2\, 8.L.3
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/3d-movie-t-rex-6/2026-02-13/10/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:3D Movies,Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum%20Box%20Office":MAILTO:museumboxoffice@naturalsciences.org
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SUMMARY:3D Movie: Secrets of the Sea
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of the Sea 3D\nMeet some of the ocean’s strangest and most spectacular creatures in “Secrets of the Sea 3D.” From adorable pygmy seahorses and opalescent squid\, to manta rays\, tiger sharks\, a coconut octopus and more\, “Secrets of the Sea 3D” takes you face-to-face with more than 70 different marine species\, showing the fascinating ways they interact with each other and their environment. Explore the wonders of the ocean world and discover the critical importance of marine biodiversity to keeping our oceans healthy. \nBUY TICKETS \n\n\n\n
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/3d-movie-secrets-of-the-sea-4/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum%20Box%20Office":MAILTO:museumboxoffice@naturalsciences.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T170000
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SUMMARY:3D Movie: T. Rex
DESCRIPTION:T. REX 3D\nFor more than 100 years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences\, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king. With leaps in CGI and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past 25 years\, the time has come to revisit T. rex. \nExplore the interplay between speculation and evidence through famous specimens\, landmark discoveries and wild cinematic depictions over the last century. Discover how the process of science refreshes and re-imagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. \nFilmmakers worked with top tyrannosaur scientists\, a coalition of natural history institutions and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists to create one of the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentaries ever made. \nBUY TICKETS\nT. REX 3D movie website\n  \nCurriculum Correlations for Educators\nK.L.1\, 1.L.1\, 2.L.1\, 3.L.2\, 4.L.1\, 5.L.1\, 6.L.2\, 8.L.3
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/3d-movie-t-rex-6/2026-02-13/10/
LOCATION:Downtown Raleigh\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
CATEGORIES:3D Movies,Adults,All Ages,Children,Educators,K-12 Students,Teens
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