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@nhm.orgWith Earth Science Week and its theme, โCritical Minerals for a Thriving Societyโ, in mind, revisit a few Earth-shattering ideasโhow to cure disease, protect the environment, and find extraterrestrial lifeโall from Dr. Aaron Celestian, Curator of Mineral Sciences. go.nhm.org/celestian-sa...
@nhm.org"Each section will feature pieces from different collections of the museum. I worked with the scientists in the Ichthyology, Mineralogy, Mammalogy, Ornithology, Entomology and Botany departments to photograph some of their favorite specimens for the show."
@nhm.orgCurious to see more behind-the-scenes footage from Maggie West's shoots for #NightTales? We've got you covered.
"This November all of these photos (plus a lot more) will be turned into massive, after-dark installations." โย ๐งต
@nhm.org๐ Next Friday, October 16, join us to celebrate @blackmammalogists.bsky.social with a special one-day, hands-on event!
Learn how to set up camera traps to study wildlife, meet live animals up close, chat with real conservationists, and so much more.
Free with admission! go.nhm.org/black-mammal...
@nhm.orgโพ๏ธ We LOVE our dinosaurs and now we have the jersey to prove it! Root for the home team with our brand-new NHM baseball t-shirts:
@nhm.orgFrom their presence in pop culture to the world of cuting-edge orca science, dive deeper with our new exhibition, now on view.
@nhm.orgFrom being feared as "killer whales" to being known as intelligent, social, and deeply connected marine mammals, media has helped spotlight orcas, making them a symbol of activism and an inspiration to millions around the world.
@nhm.orgThrough "Orcas: Our Shared Future", we learn that the perception of whales dramatically changed as humans encountered individual orcas.
@nhm.orgBE ADVISED ๐ท ***UPDATE*** Due to the continuing heat advisory, our Spider Pavilion will be closed again today, October 7. For inquiries or to reschedule your visit, please email [email protected]. We apologize for the inconvenience!
@nhm.org๐ชถ Made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation, NHM's Ornithology Department recently installed new cabinets to house and better care for the collections for decades to come. Dr. Allison Shultz (Associate Curator, Ornithology) shares more about the exciting upgrade!
@nhm.orgThe woes of text limit!
@nhm.orgSerrated bite marks from their teeth have been found on fossil bones of marine mammals. ๐ Age of Mammals (Upper Floor), Level 1
@nhm.orgWould you believe this tooth is from one of the largest sharks that ever lived? ๐๐ต๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ถ๐ด ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐จ๐ข๐ญ๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ฐ๐ฏ (previously classified as ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ค๐ฉ๐ข๐ณ๐ฐ๐ค๐ญ๐ฆ๐ด ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐จ๐ข๐ญ๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ฐ๐ฏ) could grow to more than 60 feet long, cementing its place as the largest predatory shark in Earth's history.
@scrappynaturalist.bsky.socialReposted by @nhm.orgGet ready for #BlackMammalogists Week 2026! Oct 11-17th.
Lots of virtual opportunities plus our first in-person event on Oct 16 at @nhm.org ! ๐
@barbrajdillon.bsky.socialReposted by @nhm.orgIโm thrilled to join @nhm.org for their โMovies Under the Microscopeโ series on Thursday, October 16! Join us for a screening of EXPLORERS (1985) & a post-screening panel on what โ80s sci-fi got right (and maybe not-so right) about space travel!
Tickets available here: go.nhm.org/movies
@nhm.orgDue to the continuing heat advisory, our Spider Pavilion will be closed again today, October 5. For inquiries or to reschedule your visit, please email [email protected]. We apologize for the inconvenience!
@nhm.org"Apparently this particular specimen used to be mounted in the museum with a dead monkey clutched in its talons, but was taken down and hidden in the back until he was ready for his neon debut."
@nhm.org"I also learned a lot of weird bird facts. For example, Harpy Eagles, like the one pictured [below], are the largest species of eagle and are known to prey on monkeys."
@nhm.orgโFor NightTales, I interviewed Dr. Allison Shultz, Associate Curator of Ornithology, about the birds featured in the show. We talked about the conservation and research happening within the Ornithology department and how scientists use specimens to better understand environmental changes."
@nhm.orgObserving ornithology collections in a whole new light. Hear from #NightTales featured artist Maggie West about capturing these exquisite specimens for our new activation starting next month. โย
