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Connect With Nature Adventures | In the Know | Don’t Miss! | Bring the Kids | On the Big Screen | Food for Thought


Connect With Nature Adventures

Sonoran Desert
Travel with expert Museum guides to spectacular locations! This year, discover the majesty of waterfall country, explore desert ecology and landscapes of southern Arizona, go to bed to the hootin’ and hollerin’ of barred owls and wake to sunrise through the cypress trees, observe a total solar eclipse in the path of totality in Chile. Take the trip of a lifetime! Exclusively for Museum members.

Waterfall Adventure

April 15-17, 2020

North Carolina is rich in beautiful waterfalls — some with a subtle beauty and inviting pools to swim in during the warmer months and others that spectacularly plunge off a rock face showing the sheer power of water. Visit waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest, Dupont State Forest and Gorges State Park. Look for early spring wildflowers and keep your eyes out for wildlife that might cross your path or fly overhead.

Southwest United States

August 8-15, 2020

Explore the ecology of southern Arizona, including the Sonoran Desert and the Chiricahua Mountains. Blacklight for insects, search for reptiles and amphibians, see iconic desert plants and landscapes, including Saguaro National Park, and visit the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.

Swamp Sojourn: Canoe-camping the Lower Roanoke River

November 14-15, 2020

Explore North Carolina’s bottomland hardwood forest and experience a night in a remote swamp. Camp on the Roanoke River Partner’s platforms in the homes of beaver and barred owls. Experience a true North Carolina wilderness on this special women’s-only trip.

Chilean Total Solar Eclipse

December 8-15, 2020

Discover the many wonders of Chile, from diverse urban experiences, cultures and gastronomy to breathtaking natural wonders and adventures. See all the stars and constellations only visible from the Southern Hemisphere and experience the rare opportunity to witness a total solar eclipse.

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In the Know

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Don’t Miss!

Amethyst crystals

Members only: Geology Collection Tour

Saturday, February 1
Free.
Current membership and registration required.
Go behind the scenes with Research Curator, Chris Tacker. You’ll get a close-up look at our extensive geology collections that predate the Museum, including gemstones, minerals and ore samples found in the state of North Carolina. Hear about the fascinating history and geochemical make-up of some of the Curator’s favorite and newest specimens.

Adult Nights: Wild Love

Adult Night: Wild Love

Friday, February 14, 7-10pm
Fee: $20 ($15 for Members). Must be 21 to attend.

Grab your BAE or your BFFs and join us for a Valentine’s Day to remember as we explore the science of courtship, reproduction and parental care in the natural world. Discover how animals flirt, flaunt and impress potential mates. Learn about femme fatales, baby daddies, monogamous mates, and the original Cupid’s Arrow.
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Reptile & Amphibian Day

Saturday, March 14, 9am-5pm
Free. [Member VIP Experience + free T-shirt with membership purchase/renewal.]

Members only: Astronomy & Astrophysics Lab Tour With Solar Observing

Saturday, April 4
Free. Current membership and registration required.
Weather permitting, solar observing will begin at 11:30am.

Triangle SciTech Expo

Saturday, April 25, 9am-5pm
Free.
[Member VIP Experience]

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Bring the Kids

Sir Walter Wally the groundhog

Groundhog Day

Sunday, February 2, noon–5pm
Free.

Home Tweet Home

Saturday, February 29, 1–3pm
Registration required.
Fee: Adult with 1 child aged 8 or above (includes building materials) – $30 ($20 for Members)
Additional participant – $10 ($5 for Members)
Additional birdhouse materials – $10

Book & Tour: A Sick Day for Amos McGee

Saturday, March 21, 10–11:30am & 2–3:30pm

Summer Camps

All family levels of membership enjoy advance registration and discount. (Membership must be active for the dates covered by Summer Camps.)

Registration:
Feb. 4–5: Opens to Museum members at the Family + 1 level and above.
Feb. 6–15: Expands to Family level members.
Feb. 18: Opens to the public.

Science for Your Year-round Student

At NCMNS we offer monthly classes related to scientific research that reinforce your student’s K–12 curriculum goals while covering exciting topics. These weekday classes are ideal for students during their track-out breaks. More information can be found by visiting naturalsciences.org/learn/homeschools.

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On the Big Screen

Mount Sinabung eruption

Finally Friday: Crocodile Dundee

Friday, March 20, 5:30–9pm

Finally Friday: Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

Friday, April 10, 5:30–9pm

3D Movies

New in March …

Volcanoes 3D: The Fires of Creation

“Volcanoes” follows intrepid explorer Carsten Peter as he dodges boulders at the edge of an active volcano in Indonesia, descends to a boiling lava lake in Vanuatu and visits incredible acid ponds, geysers and mineral deposit fields in Ethiopia. Travel across the globe to see the archeological ghost town of Pompeii, hydrothermal vents at the bottom of the ocean and witness the devastating effects of the 2018 Kilauea eruption in Hawaii.

Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D

The first original large-format dinosaur film in over a decade, “Dinosaurs of Antarctica” will introduce audiences to the amazing and bizarre prehistoric creatures that inhabited Antarctic forests and swamps hundreds of millions of years ago. The film follows a team of paleoecologists on a quest to understand the southern continent’s profound transformation, from a warm and biodiverse Mesozoic to the frozen desert we know today.

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Food for Thought

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