New Study More Than Triples the Estimates of Insect Species From 6 Million to 20 Million
Ground-breaking study explodes the number of estimated insects, emphasizing the need for conservation and natural history collections
Exhibitions
Discovery Center
Dig for dinosaurs, wonder at live insects, and organize your own diorama in the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Discovery Center.
Events
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Adventures in Nature Day Camp: Paleo Tales
From dinosaurs to Ice Age animals, campers will make discoveries through paleo-inspired activities, meet paleontologists, and interact with real fossils!
weekly through 07/31/26
- 12:00 am
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Tours & Activities
Meet a Live Animal
Get up close and personal with the Museum's resident animals! Hear amazing stories about critters that are often misunderstood or overlooked.
daily
- 3:00 pm
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Adventures in Nature Day Camp: Paleo Tales
From dinosaurs to Ice Age animals, campers will make discoveries through paleo-inspired activities, meet paleontologists, and interact with real fossils!
weekly through 07/31/26
- 12:00 am
nhm
Tours & Activities
Meet a Live Animal
Get up close and personal with the Museum's resident animals! Hear amazing stories about critters that are often misunderstood or overlooked.
daily
- 3:00 pm
nhm
Adventures in Nature Day Camp: Paleo Tales
From dinosaurs to Ice Age animals, campers will make discoveries through paleo-inspired activities, meet paleontologists, and interact with real fossils!
weekly through 07/31/26
- 12:00 am
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