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Basilosaurus on display in the Life in the Ancient Seas exhibit, 1989. Photo by Chip Clark, Smithsonian Institution |
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Permanent Hall Closing: Life in the Ancient Seas
Life in the Ancient Seas will close permanently on September 30, 2013 as we begin the Fossil Halls renovation. Over 1,000 marine fossils, including trilobites, a mosasaur, and an early penguin will remain on view for three more months! Plan your family's visit this summer.
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The Ocean Through Time
Learn more about the history of Earth's oceans and the evolution of marine life on the Ocean Portal.
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| Dr. Matthew Carrano (far right) and a team of paleontologists out on the field. Photo provided by Matthew Carrano. |
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Deep Time
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Travels to the Hell Creek Formation |
Smithsonian vertebrate paleontologist and curator of dinosauria Dr. Matthew Carrano is leading the design of the new paleobiology exhibition at the Museum. The current Fossil Halls will be completely renovated and replaced by a state-of-the-art new exhibition.
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This summer, the Deep Time exhibit development team goes to the field in search of late Cretaceous fossils for our new exhibition. This expedition to North Dakota will be led by the Museum's director, Dr. Kirk Johnson.
Paleobiology's Digging the Fossil
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| Smithsonian Sleepovers |
NOW @ IMAX |
For lucky kids and their adult companions, the wonders of one of the world's most famous museums are all theirs to explore during a night of adventure at the Museum of Natural History.
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Flying Monsters 3D
The fascinating story of how we humans first discovered that pterosaurs were real and how they were even able to get off the ground and indeed soar...until their sudden disappearance from Earth.
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| Live Butterfly Pavilion |
Second Saturday Arts and Science:
Design Your Own Micro-creature
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Take a stroll among live butterflies and exotic plants in the Butterfly Pavilion - a fee-based, live butterfly experience.
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Saturday, 7/13, 1 - 3pm, The Sant Ocean Hall, 1st Floor, Center |
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Be a part of Smithsonian history.
Have you ever visited the Smithsonian? Upload a photo from your visit and be entered to win a spectacular trip for two with Smithsonian Journeys!
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Learn about the exciting opportunities to volunteer in Q?rius, Natural History’s new state-of-the-art facility that’s part lab, part collections vault and part DIY garage, where visitors can unleash their curiosity. Q?rius opens in fall 2013.
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Your dollar helps provide free educational programs and exhibitions and contributes to research around the world.
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