Ocean Hall
Opening September 2008, the Ocean Hall will be a new permanent exhibition about the ocean—and the Natural History Museum’s largest exhibition. Developed in partnership with the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Ocean Hall emphasizes the ocean as a vast global system that is essential to ALL life on Earth. Using hundreds of fossil and modern specimens and ethnographic artifacts from the Museum’s extensive collections, high-definition underwater video footage and other multimedia, the exhibit explores the ancient, diverse, and constantly changing nature of the ocean, the long historical connections humans have had with it, and ways in which we are impacting the ocean today. Learn more about the exhibit. . .
Volunteer with us!
This is an exceptional opportunity to dive in and share your knowledge of and passion for the ocean with our visitors As an Exhibit Host, you will introduce visitors to the organization and themes of the exhibit, help visitors find specific artifacts and specimens, and answer science questions by utilizing the exhibit itself.
Volunteer requirements:
- Good oral communication skills, an enthusiasm for working with people of all ages, and a desire to gain new knowledge.
- Interest in science recommended, but a background in science or teaching is not required.
- Minimum age 18, no maximum age!
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One-year commitment with available time on weekdays or weekends. (Weekday volunteers serve one, 2–3 hour shift per week; weekend volunteers serve one, 2–3 hour shift every other week.)
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Attendance at Museum orientation and training sessions. Training includes directed, independent study and research; introduction to object-based inquiry strategies and techniques; mentoring by experienced volunteers; lectures and demonstrations by Museum educators and research scientists; lab activities; and on-the-job experience.
For more information, please call Harold Banks at 202-633-1075.
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