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Montana Fossils Exhibit

September 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020 | Exhibitions, Informal/Formal Connections

The Montana Natural History Center, in collaboration with the University of Montana, will develop an exhibit to showcase a selection of the university's extensive fossil collection. This new exhibit will help create inclusive, inquiry-based, educational opportunities for preschoolers through adults. University faculty will guide specimen interpretation and story development. The exhibit will explore modern research into evolution in a time of climate change, sharing ongoing university research and highlighting STEM careers and citizen science work. The project is based on interests identified through surveys, museum visitor recommendations, and a member focus group.

Funders

IMLS
Funding Program: Inspire! Grants for Small Museums
Award Number: MA-15-19-0006-19
Funding Amount: $46,530

TEAM MEMBERS

  • Drew Lefebvre
    Principal Investigator
    Montana Natural History Center
  • Discipline: Climate | Health and medicine | Life science
    Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Pre-K Children (0-5) | Adults | General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists
    Environment Type: Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits | Informal/Formal Connections | Higher Education Programs

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