The main lot in front of Morrill Hall will be closed for a special event this weekend. Museum guests may use museum designated free parking spots east of Morrill Hall or in the "F05" university parking lot on 15th and Vine St. Thank you.

Activities Calendar

Activities Calendar

Upcoming Activities

Saturday, November 8, 2025
10:00am 1:00pm

Explore the rocks and minerals that make up our world and the other worlds in our universe with UNSM's educators and education interns. Enjoy several hands on activities and a special short planetarium presentation, all included with admission.

Sunday, November 16, 2025
12:00pm 3:00pm

Come learn about the amazing ways UNL researchers are exploring the chemical processes of living organisms. Join UNL's Dr. Limei Zhang and Dr. Kurt Pipinbrink as they explore biochemistry through fun, hands-on activities, all included with admission. 

Saturday, December 13, 2025
10:00am 1:00pm

Explore the variety of ways that humans and animals communicate with each other through hands-on activities led by UNSM's educators and education interns.

Sunday, December 21, 2025
12:00pm 3:00pm

Find out about Fish! With Dr. Mark Pegg & Lindsey Chizinski, UNL - CAS & SNR

February 7, 2026
9:00am 5:00pm

Explore the wonders of dinosaurs and the extremes of natural disasters in this event full of activities led by UNL and UNSM researchers.