When: Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (also Jan. 25, Feb.
15 and March 8)
Where: University of Nebraska State Museum, Morrill Hall, 14th
and U Streets
Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 7, 2002--In conjunction with the exhibit "Treasures from the State Museum," the University of Nebraska State Museum will host four "Saturday Science Adventures" with hands-on activities and a chance to meet and learn from museum scientists.
The first Saturday Science Adventure on Nov. 16 focuses on rocks and fossils. Children and adults can explore the world of geology and paleontology through science demonstrations in lapidary, water, meteorites and fossils. They will be able to spend the day searching for fossils, hunting for gems, solving puzzles, taking edible core samples and doing other fun and educational activities. Faculty, staff, and educators from the museum, NU and the Lincoln community will provide fun and challenging adventures throughout the day.
Each Saturday Science Adventure runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Morrill Hall, 14th and U streets. Participation in the events is free with admission to Morrill Hall ($4 per adult, $2 per child 5-18 years, or $8 per family of 2 adults and 2 children). Museum visitor parking is available in front of Morrill Hall and in the parking garage west of Memorial Stadium. The museum is open Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call (402) 472-2642 or visit the museum's Web site (www-museum.unl.edu).
Other topics to be explored in the Saturday Science Adventures series are "Animals, Large and Small" (zoology and parasitology), Jan. 25; "Cultures of the World" (anthropology), Feb. 15; and "Fantastic Insects and Fabulous Plants" (entomology and botany), March 8.
During the run of the "Treasures from the State Museum" exhibit, the Cornhusker Hotel will offer a special $93 room rate, which includes complimentary breakfast for two, and a museum family pass. Contact the hotel at (402) 474-7474 for more information.
Contact: Judy Diamond, Professor, Assoc. Director-Public Programs, NU State Museum, (402) 472-4433 (