Past Events 2004
Folsom Children’s Zoo & Botanical Garden 2004 Photography Contest
On Display November 1-December 31, 2004
We were pleased to announce a unique cooperative event with the Folsom Children’s Zoo & Botanical Garden. The State Museum hosted an exhibit at Morrill Hall featuring the winners of the Zoo’s 2004 Photography Contest.
The Annual Nebraska 2005 White House Easter Egg Artistry Contest/Exhibit
August 31-October 4, 2004
People from all over the state adorn eggs by hand, with artistic designs that represent the unique and special features of Nebraska. The public is encouraged to vote, selecting one distinctive egg to represent the state as a part of the prestigious display in Washington, D.C. in the spring. A look at our state and how it connects to the Scopes trial through historical figures and places.
"A Walk Through Time"
Opened October 8, 2004
Sharks, dinosaurs and rhinos don't come to mind when most people think of Nebraska, but they all have a common history in this part of the country, as illustrated in "A Walk Through Time," a new exhibit at the University of Nebraska State Museum at Morrill Hall. This new display on the main floor of the museum introduces visitors to the vast scale of geologic time and ties other exhibits seen throughout the museum into the immense range of time. Two-dimensional exhibit panels, featuring three-dimensional fossil displays, are used to illustrate the types of life forms that existed in the region throughout the Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras. Exhibit highlights include illustrations and fossils from Nebraska excavation sites including Toadstool Park, Agate National Monument and Ashfall Fossil Beds Historic Park.
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Fragile Nature: A Personal View
The Photograghy of Joel Sartore, Nebraska's National Geographic Photographer
Opened Sunday, June 6, 2004
For a year, beginning June 6, Sartore will share some of his wide-ranging experiences and some of the often-discouraging lessons he's learned in an exhibit titled "Fragile Nature: A Personal View" at the University of Nebraska State Museum in Lincoln.
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Lewis & Clark Fossils Displayed at Ashfall Fossil Beds
Opened June 7, 2004
A new exhibit featuring a variety of fossils similar to those discovered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) is now on display at Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park near Orchard. The rare fossils -- including parts of a long-necked plesiosaur, a horned dinosaur and large predatory fish -- were selected from the world-famous collection from the University of Nebraska State Museum in Lincoln, and have not previously been exhibited to the public, according to Rick Otto, park superintendent.
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Friends Fossil Excavation at Ashfall Fossil Beds
June 14-19, 2004
The Friends of the University of Nebraska State Museum welcomed new members to help paleontologists uncover new fossils at Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park, a fossil site of international significance left intact for public viewing.
Lumia Nights
Performances: May 1 and 2, 2005
Concert goers enjoyed live performances by nationally known synthesist Jonn Serrie.
Larsen Tractor Test & Power Museum Annual Open House
Saturday, May 1, 2004
Located on the east side of the tractor test track on East Campus and built in 1919, this former lab where tractors were tested to prove their advertised claims now houses hand tools, animal implements and various innovations in tractors.
80th Annual Meeting of the Central States Entomological Society
April 16 & 17, 2004
“Insect Biodiversity on the Prairies” was the theme for the 80th annual meeting and includes conservation and surveys of insects on the prairies, effects of introduced species on biodiversity, endangered species, effects of Bt and pesticides on insect biodiversity, insect-plant interactions, and many other exciting topics. The conference was of interest to conservationists, researchers, agriculturalists, naturalists, and amateur entomologists.
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Astronomy Day 2004
Sunday, April 18, 2004
There was fun educational astronomy activities for all the family, such as displays of telescopes, computer astronomy, astronomical photos, special demonstrations of telescope mirror making, "ViewSpace" Hubble Space Telescope images, planetarium shows, comparisons of Martian and Nebraska's soils, robotics and 3D imaging of Mars.
Nagin Cox, Deputy Team Chief, Mars Exploration Rovers, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, spoke on Sunday evening at 7 pm about the exciting exploration of Mars taking place with the Mars Exploration Rovers.
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Kawasaki 30th Anniversary/Friendship Doll Exhibit
Wednesday, April 21, 2004
This special one-day exhibit at Kawasaki featured Miss Mie, a Japanese “good will” ambassador doll from the museum's anthropology collection.
Friends of the State Museum Auction Raffle
Saturday, April 24, 2004
During the month April, 2004, everyone had the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to bid on a selection of exciting, valuable services and prizes donated by University of Nebraska faculty and staff, Lincoln's business community, and individuals. Thanks to the generosity and good will of raffle participants and donors, the Friends of the University of Nebraska State Museum reached their fundraising goal for ongoing renovations to the Hall of Nebraska Wildlife.
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Dinosaur Detectives at the Lincoln Children's Museum
Saturday, February 21, 2004, at the Lincoln Children's Museum
Thanks to all the people who joined scientists from the State Museum for a day of learning and fun! Kids got a Dinosaur Detective Passport to use on their next visit to Morrill Hall and became an official Dinosaur Detective.
