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Saturday, September 21, 2024
6:00pm 9:00pm

With stars in your eyes and cosmos in your hands, enjoy an adults-only (21+) night out at the museum. Cosmos & Cocktails includes a live-narrated planetarium show, appetizer buffet, a drink ticket (cash bar also available), museum exploration, and some fun activities.

Sunday, September 22, 2024
12:00pm 3:00pm

Celebrate Nebraska Archaeology Month with professional archaeologists as we explore how people interacted with animals in the past.

Friday, October 11, 2024
9:00am 4:00pm

Did you know Nebraska is home to 8 species of turtle, 10 species of lizard, and almost 30 species of snake? For this fall break day camp, campers will become herpetologists as they learn about the remarkable reptiles that call Nebraska home. This camp is best suited for ages 6-8.

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Monday, October 14, 2024
9:00am 4:00pm

Have you ever stopped to think; what was the environment like in Nebraska 100 million years ago? For this fall break day camp, campers will learn about paleobotany, the study of ancient plants and environments. This camp is best suited for ages 9-11.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024
9:00am 4:00pm

Signs of autumn are all around us; leaves changing color, birds and insects migrating, and other animals preparing to hibernate for winter. But why does this happen every year? This camp is best suited for ages 9-11.

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