July highlights @NMNH Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. A New Old Home for the Nation's Dinosaurs  The Washington Post's interactive overview of The David H. Koch Hall of Fossils - Deep Time gives readers a little Smithsonian history along with an introduction to the new exhibition. READ MORE   Meet Master Muralist Jay Matternes For half a century, the artwork of Jay Matternes adorned the National Museum of Natural History's Fossil Hall, inspiring generations of artists and paleontologists. A new Smithsonian book, "Visions of Lost Worlds," showcases Matternes's spectacular murals and sketches. READ MORE   Extended Summer Hours Visit us this summer! Throughout July and August, the National Museum of Natural History will be open from 10:00 am - 7:30 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays (except Aug. 17, closed at 5:30 pm). Check our Visit page for the latest updates. CALENDAR OF EVENTS   Citizen Science: Using Ginkgo Leaves to Track Earth's Changing Climate Our project “Fossil Atmospheres” is creating a record of how the atmosphere has changed through time by observing how the cells of Ginkgo leaves have changed as well. This summer, help us collect Ginkgo leaves from around the country and generate valuable data to learn about Earth's ancient atmospheres. LEARN MORE Family Membership Unleash your inner child and let your children unleash their potential as you experience the wonders of the natural and cultural world, here at your natural history museum, with a family membership. Begin your journey today. FAMILY MEMBERSHIP   The Doctor Is In: Season Finale In the season finale of "The Doctor Is In," Smithsonian paleontologist Dr. Hans Sues answers your questions about field work, impossible dinosaur duels, and the future. WATCH            Full Calendar   Plan Your Visit The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History connects people everywhere to Earth's unfolding story. Our researchers, scientific collections, free exhibitions, and educational programs address fundamental questions, spark curiosity, and illuminate the beauty and wonder of our planet.   Become a supporter of spectacular science with a tax-deductible gift to the National Museum of Natural History today! DONATE Unsubscribe   Privacy Policy   Contact Us    PHOTO CREDITS: Top Banner Image: A young visitor is delighted by what she sees inside a new diorama in the David H. Koch Hall of Fossils - Deep Time. Image Credit: Miguel Montalvo, Smithsonian Institution News: Image Credit: Smithsonian Institution News story #2: Image Credit: James DiLoreto, Smithsonian Institution Events: Image Credit: Smithsonian Institution Get Involved: Image Credit: Rich Barclay, Smithsonian Institution Family Membership: Image Credit: Smithsonian Institution Watch & Learn: Image Credit: Smithsonian Institution