Midwest Museum of Natural History

Midwest Museum of Natural History
425 West State Street (Route 64) Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: 815.895.9777

AUGUST 2009

Saturday & Sunday, August 1-2, 2009
I Like Spiders & Snakes Weekend
Dozens of varieties of spiders and snakes will be on display, with demonstrations throughout the weekend. On Saturday from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Rob Carmichael, director of the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest, will showcase venomous reptiles, including a cobra, rattlesnake and Gila monster or beaded lizard, along with some non-venomous reptiles, like a crocodilian. Formal presentations will be given at 12:30 and 2:30.

On Sunday from 12:00-4:00 a variety of tarantulas will be showcased, including a Mexican red knee, salmon pink bird eater, pink toe, and Star burst baboon. Emperor scorpions will round out the exhibit. Art and Kathleen Schamne of Art's Arachnids will give formal presentations at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.

Attention Boy Scouts! This program can help you earn the Reptile and Amphibian merit badge and Insect Study merit badge.

Saturday, August 8, 2009; 9-11:30 a.m (SECTION FULL)
(rain date August 29)
Fossil Dig
$15 individual, $50/family
Maximum: 20
Come as an individual or as a family, bring your bucket, and get ready to unearth evidence of prehistoric life. Includes brief geologic history of the area. Tools provided. Bring a small bucket or bag to take home your treasures. Wear heavy shoes and long pants. Adult helmets will be provided. Kids should bring bike or ski helmet if they have one. Gloves, safety glasses, a hat, sun screen, water & camera are suggested. Meet at Vulcan Materials quarry, 15622 Barber Greene Road, Sycamore.
This class is part of the summer program schedule. Pre-registration is required.

Sunday, August 23, 2009; 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Amazing Animal Adventure
Amazing Animals by Samantha will showcase twelve animals from their live-animal collection. Expecting to visit are an African Serval Cat, a Biturong (Bear-cat), and several trained animals that have appeared on Animal Planet and Jay Leno. Photo ops will be available for $5 after the show.


ADMISSION
General: $5
Children (12 and under): $4
Seniors: $4
Toddlers (2 and under): Free
Tour Groups (15 people or more): $4

HOURS
Tuesday-Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: Noon to 5 pm

Monday: Closed

CLOSED FOR THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS
Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day