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(RALEIGH, N.C.) — Enter the medieval fantasy world of knights, castles and well-trained hawks as the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences explores the 1985 film “Ladyhawke” on Final Friday, July 28, 5:30-9 p.m. “Ladyhawke” (PG-13) stars Matthew Broderick as petty thief Philippe “The Mouse” Gaston, who escapes from prison in the medieval French city… Read More >

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ Nature Art Gallery presents “Natura Technica,” a selection of paintings by Matt Zigler that delve into the natural and digital worlds, August 4–27. A Gallery reception honoring the artist will be held Saturday, August 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. Zigler is a painter, installation… Read More >

RALEIGH, N.C. — Minorities and women are frequently underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. In an effort to help empower the next generation of STEM professionals, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences presents “No More Hidden Figures: STEM Diversity in the 21st Century” — a free presentation by Shaw University… Read More >

RALEIGH, N.C. — In the X-Men universe, mutations in human genes lead to amazing enhancements of physical and mental abilities. But what do the fields of genetics and evolution have to say about this premise? Can people and animals really gain superpowers by changing their genes? Find out when the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences… Read More >

RALEIGH, N.C. — Can humans use echolocation, develop immunity to electricity, or resist being burned by boiling water? Learn what makes real-life superheroes tick and how science is uncovering the secrets behind their superpowers when the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences hosts “Adult Night: Superhero Science” on Thursday, June 22, 7–10 p.m. Plus, create… Read More >