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Night at the Museum Sleepovers
A Night at the Museum Sleepover (January 27)
Be among the lucky few to spend A Night at the Museum!
Friday, January 27
Adventures in Science
Twinkling Stars: Gods and Heroes
Learn the mythic histories of stars in the night sky.
Monday, January 23 - Monday, January 30
Astronomy Live
NASA Missions
Join us for an exciting evening of past, present, and future NASA missions and an unforgettable journey through the solar system.
Tuesday, January 31
SciCafe
The Virus Hunters
Join virus hunters Nathan Wolfe and Daniel Janies and learn about their mission to stop viruses before they reach human populations.
Wednesday, February 01
No Bones About It
Join Paleontology Collections Manager Carl Mehling for a unique tour that reveals stories from the renovation of the fourth-floor Fossil Halls.
Thursday, February 02
Beyond Planet Earth Events
Beyond Planet Earth Workshop
Explore the future of space exploration in a series of workshops based on Beyond Planet Earth.
Tuesday, January 10 - Thursday, February 16
Monthly Family Series
Story Pirates: My Museum Story
Enjoy this sketch comedy show based on stories written by kids that take place at the Museum.
Saturday, February 04
Museum Lectures
Dimitar Sasselov
Join professor Dimitar Sasselov as he discusses "Super-Earths."
Monday, February 06
Adventures in the Global Kitchen
Aphrodisiacs: Myth or Reality
Take an amusing tour of aphrodisiacs through the ages with noted food historian Francine Segan. Tastings are included.
Wednesday, February 08
Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Behind the Scenes in Anthropology: Mexico, Central America, and South America
Explore artifacts from Mexico, Central America, and South America that are not on view to the public.
Thursday, February 09
Love on Display
Take a trip led by a Museum guide around the globe to celebrate love in this after-hours tour.
Monday, February 13
Romance Under the Stars
Celebrate Valentine's Day at the Museum with a cocktail hour, live music, and a romantic view of the sky.
Tuesday, February 14
Improv at the Museum: Story Pirates Q&A
On Saturday, February 4, the Story Pirates, a media and arts group that celebrates the words and ideas of young authors [...]
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3,300-Year-Old Jade Tool Raises Origin Questions
The discovery of a small jade tool that was dropped into the waters off an island in the Southwest P [...]
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Feb. SciCafe: Mapping Global Pathogens
Highly publicized outbreaks of diseases such as Ebola and swine flu raise the specter of pandemic, b [...]
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