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Kids Science Series: Scientific Illustration
April 18, 2:00
Free with admission
Illustrator Suzanne Wegener from the Morton Arboretum will be joining us for a workshop on scientific illustration. Learn what makes scientific illustration special and try your hand at drawing museum specimens. This is a great hands-on program for young artists ages 6 and up, but all are welcome. Adults welcome too!
Trash to Treasure
April 22, 12-5:00 pm
Free with admission
Celebrate Earth Day with crafts made from recycled materials.
May Day Baskets
May 1, 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Free with admission
Put some extra spring in your step as we celebrate May Day! Make a paper basket to hang on your neighbor's door.
Adult Science Series:
Shooting Star: the Prairie Plant with Attitude
May 1, 2:00 pm
Free with admission
Professor Paul Sorensen will share his passion for plants, particularly the Shooting Star, a prairie flower that will be blooming in early May. Learn what makes this plant special and discover where to find it.
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 2-8
sponsored by School Tool Box
Teachers get free admission all week! (Show your school ID or other employment document at the admission desk.) Be sure to visit the display in our lobby to learn how MMNH can be a great resource for your class, and enter raffles to win a prize basket from School Tool Box or an outreach program for your class.
Dissection Workshop: Frogs
May 18 , 6:30-8:00 pm
Non-members: $20/person, Members: $18/person
Dan Mitchell, biology teacher at Kishwaukee College, will lead participants through the dissection of a frog. Everyone gets their own specimen. This class is open to ages 9 through adult; children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, register today by calling 815-895-9777.
Late Night at the Museum
May 20, 6-8:00 pm
Discounted admission: $4/person (members free)
Never been to the museum? Or perhaps you visit every week? Either way, this is the perfect night for you! Enjoy discounted admission, games, treats, animal visits, and more.
Kids Science Series: Birds!
May 22 , 2:00 pm
Free with admission
Environmental educator Kris Hammer will help us discover the amazing world of birds. Each participant will make a bird call to take home!
