National Museum of Natural History

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Messages from Cristián Samper, Director, and Marshall Turner, Chair of the Board Download PDF [189kB]
The Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall of Mammals The largest exhibition devoted to the history of mammals in the world— the Museum’s new Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall of Mammals—opened on November 15, 2003. Download PDF [798kB] RELATED LINKS: For more information on the exhibition and mammals: www.mnh.si.edu/mammals/ North American Mammals: www.mnh2.si.edu/education/mna/
Exhibitions Highlights of the Museum’s exhibitions in 2003 The Splendor of Diamonds; Smithsonian’s Mobell Collection of Jeweled Art; A Korean American Century; A Passion for Plants; America’s Wildest Places: Our National Wildlife Refuge System; Online Exhibitions Download PDF [483kB] RELATED LINKS: The Dynamic Earth: www.mnh.si.edu/earth/ Lewis and Clark as Naturalists: www.mnh2.si.edu/education/lewisandclark/ Lewis and Clark: Mapping the West: www.mnh.si.edu/education/lc/lcmapping/ Current Exhibitions: www.mnh.si.edu/exhibits.html Online Exhibitions: www.mnh.si.edu/exhibits/online.html
Public Programs, Events & Activities at the Museum Each year, the Museum offers a host of educational and cultural activities, programs and entertainment that are free and open to the public Smithsonian Jazz Café; Insect Expo; Environmental Film Festival; Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; Smithsonian Dinosaur Symposium; Naturalist Center Download PDF [351kB] Related links: Smithsonian Jazz Café: www.mnh.si.edu/jazz/ Educational Resources: www.mnh.si.edu/education/ Calendar of Events: www.mnh.si.edu/cal_events.html
Scientific Meetings & Conferences at the Museum During 2003, Smithsonian scientists convened a number of important meetings with their national and international colleagues to contribute to advancements in their fields. Smithsonian Biological Symposium 2003; Fifth World Archaeological Congress; North American Council on Environmental Cooperation; NEON Coordination and Implementation Conference; Calibration of the Geological Timescale Workshop; Mangrove Biodiversity Conference Download PDF [341kB]
Research & Collections Formation & Evolution of the Earth & Similar Planets: The Fiery Glow of Blue Diamonds; From Little Micas, Fierce Volcanoes? Discovering & Understanding Life’s Diversity: Heliconia and Hummingbirds; The Smithsonian Biological Exploration Fund; Digitizing Valuable Plant Collections; Discovering a Third Partner in a Co-evolutionary System; Expedition Discovers Biological Treasure; Clarifying the Status of an Endangered Species; Rising Seas Doom Bermuda Albatross; Improving Birdstrike Identification; Coral Reef Decline Began Centuries Ago; Ancient Plants Discovered in Patagonia; AAAS Honors Smithsonian Scientists The Study of Human Diversity & Culture Change: Ancient Animal Populations Many Have Changed… but Early Humans Remained; Unlocking Secrets from Ancient Maize; Archaeologist Elected to the National Academy of Sciences Download PDF [695kB] Related links: Research & Collections: www.mnh.si.edu/rc/
Communicating Science Through the Media Broadcast Appearances, Publications and Science in the News Download PDF [323kB]
About the Museum Special Thanks to Our Supporters; Acquisitions; Financial Summary; Museum Board & Executive Staff; Smithsonian National Board; Ways to Support the Museum Download PDF [477kB] Related links: Membership, Sponsorship & Special Events: www.mnh.si.edu/development/