Natural History

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Museum of the Rockies Hosts Fossil Festival

The Museum of the Rockies is hosting a Fossil Festival on Wednesday, October 17 at 3:30–6pm. Join MOR in celebrating National Fossil Day. Children ages 5-12 can become a “Junior Paleontologist” and receive an official […]

Virginia Living Museum reopens after flood

The Virginia Living Museum has reopened after a recent flood. From Aug. 28 through Labor Day, general museum admission will be $5 off ($12 adults/$8 children) and planetarium shows will be free (limited seating). Because […]

Naranjo Museum of Natural History Opens on September 8

The Naranjo Museum of Natural History will open its doors to the public on Saturday, September 8, 2012. Families, friends, media and history enthusiasts are all welcomed for the ribbon cutting at 10 a.m., 5104 […]

National Zoo Opens American Trail Exhibit

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo will open the new American Trail exhibit to the public Saturday, Sept. 1, at noon. The renovated area in the extensive lower valley between Elephant Trail and Amazonia will transport visitors […]