Events & Activities at Morrill Hall

Visitors can enjoy a variety of monthly and annual events at Morrill Hall. Many events feature engagements and hands-on activity stations led by museum researchers, educators, University researchers, and community partners. Several of the museum's events are included with admission and free for members, to allow greater access and enjoyment of science exploration. Check out the calendar below to see which events are upcoming:

Annual EventsDinosaurs & Disasters, Astronomy Night, Archie's Party, Fossil Day, Morrill Hall-oween Spooktacular, Agriquest, Claire M. Hubbard First Peoples of the Plains Lecture
Monthly EventsInvestigate Saturday Science Lab, Sunday with a Scientist
UNSM educator demonstrating gravity in outer space to a group of children.

Upcoming Events

Morrill Hall-oween Spooktacular

October 30 | 4:00-7:00 pm

Join us for a spooktacular good time of trick-or-treating, bingo, crafts and games at Morrill Hall. Candy and non-candy items will be available. Bring a donation for Food Bank of Lincoln for a chance to win fun prizes. 

Activities and trick-or-treating included with admission. All admission discounts including senior, veteran, and Museums for All will be valid for this event. 

Advance tickets not required. 

Event Details

Orange mammoth being abducted by a UFO with glowing beams over a building at night.Cartoon of Archie the mammoth in a witch hat being pulled up into a UFO on front of Morrill Hall with a moon in the background.