Gallery Programs
Natural science programs are presented in the galleries. These 45 minute inquiry based programs use age-appropriate hands-on activities linked to education standards.
Please contact us early - some programs fill up months in advance. Our staff is often presenting programs and not available to answer the phone. Please leave a detailed message and the time we could best reach you. We will return your call within 24 hours.
Fees: Advance Reservation Only
Adults (19 and over) $6.00 per adult
Children (18 and under) $4.00 per child
Minimum $35.00
One adult (Teacher) per gallery program receives free admission.
Payment Method:
Please have one person pay for your group with cash, check, credit card or a combination of these options. We can also invoice your school.
Program Summaries
Dinosaurs
Search for dinosaurs and other fossils that provide clues about the ancient environments of the great plains. Grades Pre-K-4
Explore Evolution
Discover current scientific research. Apply four basic components of evolution to develop an understanding of how seven organisms change through time. Grades 7-12
Fossils of Nebraska
Investigate Nebraska’s fossils and how they link us to the past. Grades 4-12
Nebraska Ecology
Explore Nebraska’s wildlife habitats. Investigate how plants and animals depend on each other for survival. Grades K-3
People of the Buffalo
Investigate the importance of the buffalo to Native Americans from the early 1800s to the present. Grades 4-8
Prairie Ecology
Explore the diversity of prairie organisms and habitats in the Hall of Nebraska Wildlife. Grades 4-8
Rocks and Minerals
Discover how metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks reveal clues about their environments. Grades 5-8
Walk Through Time
Take a trip through geologic time by investigating Nebraska’s rich fossil heritage. Adult level
Wetlands
Investigate the unique characteristics of saline wetlands and compare it to other Nebraska wetlands. Grades 4 - 8
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