SciRen Educator Open House 2016

Educator Open House at NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Sept. 20

September 10, 2018

(RALEIGH, N.C.) — Educators, have you been looking for examples of climate change research being done right here in North Carolina, or wanted activities that help explain the impacts on our coastal ecosystems? Or maybe you’ve always wondered how roly polies navigate and you need a lesson plan to investigate! If this describes you, then… Read More >


BugFest 2018. New date - October 20

Crayfish featured at rescheduled NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ BugFest, Oct. 20

September 7, 2018

NEW DATE: Saturday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.   (RALEIGH, N.C.) — Crawfish, crawdad, mudbug, yabby. These all are names for one charismatic critter: the crayfish. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is home to one of the largest crayfish collections in the world, with more than 60,000 specimens. But why are crayfish featured… Read More >


Luna Moth by Lind Hollingsworth

“Icons of the Natural World” showing at Museum’s Nature Art Gallery in September

August 27, 2018

(RALEIGH, N.C.) — The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ Nature Art Gallery presents “Icons of the Natural World,” artwork by Lind Hollingsworth designed to inspire belief in the glory of nature and the will to preserve it. The show runs Aug. 31 through Sept. 30, with a Gallery reception Saturday, Sept. 1, 2–4 p.m…. Read More >


Natural Selections

Enjoy science with a beer chaser at Museum’s Natural Selections event, Aug. 17

August 1, 2018

RALEIGH — Join brewers from the Triangle area and beyond at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh for a one-of-a-kind evening of beer and science. At this 5th annual sampling session — held Friday, August 17, 7–10 p.m. — more than 20 North Carolina breweries will offer unique creations fitting the… Read More >


Carolina Chickadee Quintet, by Ruth Ananda - detail

“Woodland Jewels” showing at Museum’s Nature Art Gallery in August

July 23, 2018

(RALEIGH, N.C.) — The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ Nature Art Gallery presents “Woodland Jewels,” artwork by Chapel Hill native Ruth Ananda. The show runs August 3–26, with a Gallery reception Saturday, August 4, 2–4 p.m. All exhibited art is for sale. Ananda trained in drawing, stained glass, watercolor, oil painting and printmaking at… Read More >