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See what's been happening at the Museum of Natural History!

A person holds a lizard while a young person points at it.
Day at the Museum returns to University campus on Oct. 19

A dozen museums offering free admission from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Banking on ÁùºÏ±¦µä's native seeds

An effort to supply ÁùºÏ±¦µä plant seeds at the local, state and federal levels receives federal funding

Audience in the Full-Dome Theater in 1963 watching the blue sky and clouds projected on the ceiling at the Fleischmann Planetarium.
Explore science for free at Museum of Natural History, Keck Museum and Fleischmann Planetarium April 23-24

The museums are hosting guests as part of the Northern ÁùºÏ±¦µä Science and Technology Festival

A microscopic image shows two large grains of pollen that look like spiky yellow balls on a butterfly leg, which is a straight line horizontally with grooves in it.
Museum collections shed light on butterfly adaptations over time

Research looking at preserved butterflies reveals the complex story in a grain of pollen

Children play-growl at a taxidermy mountain lion.
Museum of Natural History welcomes CFRC class of four-year-olds

The Museum uses interactive experiences to teach visitors about the natural world.

A baby Lahontan Cutthroat Trout swims in its new tank with colorful pebbles and a log in the background.
The College of Science Museum Complex welcomes guest for three unique museum experiences

New exhibits and updates have reinvigorated the Museum of Natural History, the Keck Museum and the Fleischmann Planetarium, all now open to the public after extended closures related to the ongoing pandemic

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Summer ÁùºÏ±¦µä Nature Blitz

Take photos of the organisms you see anywhere in ÁùºÏ±¦µä, post them to iNaturalist, and experts will help you identify which species you observed!

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Elizabeth Leger’s exceptional career “shows no sign of slowingâ€

Professor of Biology and Director of the Museum of Natural History named Foundation Professor for extraordinary record of achievement

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Tales from the Crypt: Discover Science at Home series Oct. 22

College of Science public event moves online, Museum of Natural History focus of second talk

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Discover Science at Home Speaker Series debuts Sept. 24

College of Science public series moves online, geothermal energy first topic

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Want to advance museum science? Citizen scientists can help from home

College of Science biologist contributes to global effort

Lohman in the dark on a range wearing a headlamp holding a sage grouse
Graduate student scientist wins award, Bonnycastle Fellowship for waterfowl research

Madeleine Lohman garners best talk at prestigious regional conference, earns field's most respected fellowship

Two elk at sunset in the ÁùºÏ±¦µä desert
University Libraries gets Closer to the Land during Artown

Two children outside their with faces painted at a craft table with an adult.
Day at the Museum: May 4, 2019

Take an interactive walking tour of 10 University museums on and around campus

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Closer to the Land: Environment and Ecology in ÁùºÏ±¦µä now on display at Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center

The exhibit focuses on the contrasting environments found in ÁùºÏ±¦µä and the Great Basin, and the relationship of the environment to its living inhabitants including humans, animals, and plants.

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Scientists: 'Time is ripe' to use big data for planet-sized plant data

Professor Julie Allen leads research using big data to address biodiversity issues at the global scale

Fleischmann Planetarium among the trees
Tour nine interactive museums at ‘Day at the Museum’ May 5

Community welcome to attend family-fun event at the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno