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 Events | Dinosaurs & Disasters, Astronomy Night, Archie's Party, Fossil Day, Morrill Hall-oween Spooktacular, Agriquest, Claire M. Hubbard First Peoples of the Plains Lecture |
| Monthly Events | Investigate Saturday Science Lab, Sunday with a Scientist |
Upcoming Events
Astronomy Night
Saturday, April 11 | 5-9pm
Explore space and how science and science fiction interact with hands-on activities led by museum educators and community partners. This event is open to the public and included with admission. Advance tickets are not required.
Discovery Day Camps
June & July 2026
Explore science and natural history with hands-on half-day and full-day summer Discovery Day Camps at Morrill Hall.
Camps run June-July 2026 for youth who completed Grades K-8.
Our camps are educator led, and include museum exploration, outside time, and some researcher visits and bonus field trips.
Save the Date:
- Sunday, April 19 - Sunday with a Scientist
- Sunday, May 17 - Sunday with a Scientist
- Saturday, June 6 - Archie's Party