Imagine what it would feel like to stand next to a T. rex. Ponder what flowers smelled like 30 million years ago. See what inspiration you'll find and start turning your ideas into poetry with Eric ...

Carving of a mythological bird figure hints at origins of ancient religion Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Never-before-seen feathers were the key to Archaeopteryx flight Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

What was once known as the nine-banded armadillo is actually four different species Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Hairworms are missing the tiny “hairs” responsible for cell movement, filtration, and sensing that every other known animal has Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and ...

Twenty-foot-long specimens described as separate species from their cousins, named after mythology’s Hydra Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

The ancient stardust reveals a “baby boom” in star formation Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

which could help explain why ancestors of modern birds survived when all the other dinosaurs died Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

A small mouse rediscovered on a volcano that erupted 30 years ago provides hope for wildlife conservation in the Philippines. Museum open daily, 9am-5pm, last entry 4pm. Closed on Thanksgiving and ...

Continue exploring natural history with online resources and at-home activities for all ages. We’re rounding up some of our favorite ways to stay connected. If you're interested in seeing more on a ...