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Now Open: Leapers & Creepers

Come meet more than 20 species of fascinating live native and exotic frogs and reptiles up close, including pythons, chameleons, tree frogs and tortoises. 

Backpack Explorers - Tales and Scales

Family Activities this Winter

Fun at the Museum with Totally Touchable Tales, Wild Wednesdays, Otter Den and Backpack Explorers. And meet pioneers at the Miller Ranch every weekend, 11-3.

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Stuff! Exhibit - Closes Sunday!

Secret treasures and oddities from the Museum's vault. Never before exhibited artifacts, including exquisite Native American beaded works, buffalo head taxidermy and more.
Through January 29 only!

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 22

Leapers & Creepers Exhibit Opens

The living world of frogs and reptiles

January 25 & 28

Preschooler Backpack Explorers

Ages 3 and 4 and parents go on a special Museum adventure!

February 10

Members Opening and Reception

Black Impact Exhibit opening reception

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