Museum of Natural Sciences shows “Bug,” the picture you see with your eyes closed
August 25, 2015
RALEIGH — They look like rocks. Possess a high intelligence. Have no eyes. Eat ashes. Make fire. Kill. Don’t miss “Bug,” invading the big screen at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences on First Friday, September 4 at 7pm. After an earthquake releases a strain of mutant cockroaches with the ability to start fires,… Read More >
NC Museum of Natural Sciences to explore the amazing world of mammals
August 18, 2015
Explore the surprising and sometimes bizarre world of “Extreme Mammals: The Biggest, Smallest, and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time,” a new exhibition opening September 26 at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Inspect oversized claws, massive fangs, extraordinary snouts, amazing horns, and other traits that make these mammals truly remarkable. Uncover the characteristic… Read More >
Museum hosts LIVE Television Event August 31 Showcasing Marine Life along the West Coast
August 17, 2015
RALEIGH — Once a year, in late August and early September, an extraordinary confluence of some of the world’s most charismatic marine creatures occurs. Visit the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences for a live look at California’s Monterey Bay and watch one of nature’s great “reality” shows, featuring humpback whales, blue whales, sea lions,… Read More >
Museum herpetologist Jeff Beane named Tar Heel of the Week by N&O
July 29, 2015
BY MARTI MAGUIRE Correspondent for the News & Observer RALEIGH — Jeff Beane isn’t what you’d typically call a “people person.” As manager of the N.C. Museum of Natural Science’s herpetology collection, he works with the thousands of dead snakes, salamanders, turtles and frogs that float in jars at a West Raleigh lab. He spends much… Read More >
“Moments of Eternity” by painter Mark Stephenson opens at Nature Art Gallery August 7
July 24, 2015
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ Nature Art Gallery presents “Moments of Eternity,” a series of oil paintings by North Carolina native Mark Stephenson, Friday, August 7 through Monday, August 31.