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A Visit to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is one of my favorite larger museums.
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A Visit to the Natural Science Center of Greensboro
The Natural Science Center of Greensboro in Greensboro, North Carolina is a medium-sized museum that has plenty of displays and live animals to keep both children and adults entertained.
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Trailside Museum of Natural History
The Trailside Museum of Natural History in River Forest, Illinois is a nature education center within the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.
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Whale Watching with the Virginia Marine Science Museum
When you think about whale-watching trips, you probably think about traveling to such locations as Alaska, the Caribbean, or even Hawaii. Virginia Beach, Virginia probably does not come to mind as one of the great whale-watching destinations.
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Fossil Bat Flew While Deaf
A well-preserved fossil of a previously unknown species of bat has resolved an evolutionary conundrum - could bats fly before they could echo-locate their insect prey?
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Mythic Creatures: Exhibit Overview
The Field Museum's exhibition "Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids" explores humanity's attempts throughout history to explain imaginary animals.
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Australian Dinosaur Research
Rich fossil beds in outback Queensland may shed new light on the evolution of dinosaurs in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Muppets take Smithsonian
Muppets and Mechanisms: Jim Henson's Legacy runs from May 19 - September 4 at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
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Museum of Comparative Zoology
Millions of specimens provide a fascinating insight into both animals and the mind of a 19th century scientist embroiled in the debate over evolution.
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Upcoming Science Exhibitions in NY
New York's American Museum of Natural History has announced its new schedule of special exhibitions for 2007 and 2008. All are great for school-age children.
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East Coast Museum Halloween Events
On the North American East Coast, five museums will have a variety of Halloween-related events before, during and after the actual holiday for adults and children.
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Night at the Museum: A Review
What happens when Ben Stiller takes a job as a night guard at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City? Go see it...it is worth your time.
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Book Review: The Sternberg Fossil Hunters
<I>The Sternberg Fossil Hunters: A Dinosaur Dynasty</I> is a great book for young students interested in paleontology.
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NYC Museum Holiday Events in 2007
Five New York City museums will feature seasonal art, trees, decorations and events during the Christmas, Hannukah and Kwanzaa seasons in December 2007.
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Cincinnati's Museums Offer Amazing Variety
Taft Museum of Art, Hebrew Union College Museum, Sharon Woods Village, College Football Hall of Fame and Vent(triloquism) Haven Museum illustrate museums' diversity.
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Cross-Curriculum Flower Activities
Spring gardening lesson plans inspire hands-on, kinesthetic science, art, and social studies learning for elementary students.
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New York City's Upper West Side
New York City can be an expensive place to visit, but with the right information visitors can see the city for less. Here are some tips for the Upper West Side.
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Night at the Museum for Real
Inspired by the success of Night at the Museum, The American Museum of Natural History in New York has sleepovers for children ages 8-12 and their families.
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ROM's Dinosaur & Mammal Halls
New permanent displays for dinosaurs and mammals are two highlights of Toronto, Canada's Royal Ontario Museum.
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Rose Center for Earth and Space
Unlike any other facility of its kind, the Rose Center for Earth and Space is simply AMAZING.
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Smithsonian Book of Mormon Usage
Tales about Mormon scripture being used in arhaeological research surface from time to time. These rumors may promote faith, but they are often just folk tales.
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The EcoTarium in Worcester, MA
Part natural history museum, part zoo, this kid-friendly attraction brings an environmental consciousness to exhibits about science and the world around us.
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Book Review: Time Traveler
Dr. Michael Novacek, curator of vertebrate paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History, has published a new book.
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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Tips
New York City is a popular tourist destination for Thanksgiving: Add the parade, and crowds can seem unmanageable. Here are some tips for how to best see the parade.
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Santa Barbara Museums
Travel to the fancy, yet incredibly beautiful town of Santa Barbara, and you may want to do more than sunbathe. Three special museums add to the quality of your trip.
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University Circle in Cleveland
An introduction to University Circle on the east side of Cleveland, site of the Art and Narural Museums and Severance Hall, home of the Cleveland Orchestra.
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Use Maps, Books, Experts - Identify Fossil Finds
Amateur paleontologists have provided numerous scientifically significant discoveries to museums. It is important to try to identify the fossil before asking an expert.
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Use Maps, Books, Experts - Identify Fossil Finds
Amateur paleontologists have provided numerous scientifically significant discoveries to museums. It is important to try to identify the fossil before asking an expert.
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Earthwatch Institute
Earthwatch Institute sponsors mouth watering natural history research trips all around the world. The trips offer you a chance to take a field trip of a lifetime--unless you take another one.
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Internet Paleontology Journals
On-line paleontology journal references.
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The Original Pittsburgh RV Show
Show details and exhibits, as well as other attractions to see in the Pittsburgh area.
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Chorus of Spring Peepers
Beauty is in the ear of the beholder. Mating songs and Spring go together, but the season is not really complete until you have sat at night and listened to a chorus of Spring Peepers.
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News at the Smithsonian
A new exhibit is scheduled to open at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in November, 2003.
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Nothing in common but FUN!
Sites with nothing in common but Entertainment and Fun, don't miss these ones!
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Review - The Screaming Room
What happens when the depraved obsessions of a generation past are visited on the people of New York City?
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Seven Wonders of Family Travel
There's been much excitement over the new Seven Wonders of the World list, but that list isn't made from a kid's perspective. Here are the Seven Wonders of Family Travel.
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Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Annual Meeting
The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology meets annually to allow professional and amateur paleontologists to discuss paleontology.
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Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Annual Meeting 2004
Over 1,100 paleontologists converged on Denver, Colorado and the Denver Museum of Natural History November 3rd through 6th for the 65th annual meeting of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology.
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Spotted Eagle Stingrays
Stingray attacks leave lingering questions regarding the behavior and habitats of these graceful but often deadly creatures.
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The Best of 2006
What movies blew the box office away in 2006?
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Tourism On College Campuses In Ohio
Spend the day or weekend at a university in Ohio. There are many events, activities and sites to see on college campuses.
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Uncover a Shark
Do you love sharks? Have you always wondered what the inside of a shark looks like? Well, now you can find out. This book includes a cross section of a shark, and the facts revealed about these ocean giants are fascinating.
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Why Do We Collect?
A diversionary trip to a most unusual web site, the Museum of Jurassic Technology, leads to an exploration of the question "why do we collect?"
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10 Ways to Conserve Water
A guide to easy ways to reduce water consumption and preserve our most precious resource.
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A Faith-Free Homeschool Education
Examples for secular and minority-faith parents seeking resources and materials for their children.
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A Visit to Salz Welten
Salz Welten in Bad Durnberg, Austria is not a traditional science and natural history museum, but it is very educational and entertaining.
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A Visit to the Aurora Fossil Museum
The Aurora Fossil Museum in Aurora, North Carolina is a small museum, but it is a great place to do some amateur fossil collecting.
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