JUNE 2010

Kids' Night Out
June 3, 6-8:00 pm
$15/child
In honor of Ladies Night Out, the MMNH is offering a fun event for kids so mom can take the night off. Kids will enjoy a scavenger hunt, animal presentation, and crafts. Ages 4 and up. Registration required, call 815-895-9777.

Museum Pride Luncheon

June 9, 11:00 am-12:30 pm

$2, plus museum admission

Museum Pride is designed for those ages 62 and better. We have a fascinating presentation by our featured speaker, Bob Bailey from Wild Birds Unlimited, and a tasty lunch in store for you in June. All are welcome; please register by calling 815-895-9777.

Summer Camp: Myth Busters
June 15-18
9-11:00 am - entering 1st-3rd grade
1-3:00 pm - entering 4th grade and up
Non-members: $60/child non-members
Members: $55/child members
Campers will investigate different nature-themed myths each day through a combination of hands-on experimentation and observation. The perfect camp for the kid who always wants to know "why?" Be sure to check out our July and August camps too. Space is limited, registration required, call 815-895-9777.

Kids Science Series: Oobleck!

June 19, 1:00 pm

Free with admission

Jane Dargatz will introduce us to the wonderful world of Oobleck--a classic science project taking its name from Dr. Seuss' book Bartholomew and the Oobleck. Each child will make and take their own batch!

Adult Science Series: Mind Reading

June 27, 3:00 pm

Free with admission

Join Cameron Leith, Ph. D. as he discusses what we can learn about the human brain from fMRI scans. Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or fMRI, is a special type of scan that measures changes in blood flow and can help us understand aging, Alzheimer's, and strokes.