In these interactive spaces, you can use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. Our labs offer activities most appropriate for ages 6 and up. 

  • The Nature Lab is an engaging environment full of animal, plant, rock, and fossil displays. The lab offers hands-on activities using these natural history collections.

  • The Micro Worlds Lab offers opportunities to use microscopes and lab equipment to explore topics such as the biodiversity of microscopic organisms, cells, genetics, and developmental biology. 

Open Tuesdays–Sundays
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.
Museum closed December 24, 25, 26, 31, and January 1

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