Arizona Museum of Natural History
Dinosaurs, gold panning, ancient civilizations, geology, mammoths, a flash flood, and so much more! Tickets are no longer timed.
You have the option to purchase tickets in advance online, or purchase them at the door on the day. Online tickets: https://online.arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org/Online/default.asp
Please read before you visit:
https://www.arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org/plan-a-visit/read-before-you-visit
Although face coverings are optional at City of Mesa facilities, we encourage visitors to continue to
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AZMNH Paid Internships - Academic and Work Experience! The Arizona Museum of Natural History has launched a brand-new paid internship initiative to empower the next generation of museum and science professionals in a diverse and inclusive educational environment.
https://my.mesaaz.gov/museum-intern
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A little anthropological reading for your weekend. This article discusses the discovery of a Maya campsite in Mexico. No other Maya sites were found in the area, so perhaps this was a seasonal retreat. You will find many Maya artifacts at AZMNH on your next visit.
https://www.archaeology.org/news/12027-231229-mexico-maya-camp
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Where in AZMNH? Good luck locating this hidden beauty among all the foliage. Butterflies in familiar forms have existed for millions of years. They are excellent pollinators, and their evolution is thought to be closely linked to that of flowering plants. If you find this little guy on your next visit, take a selfie and share it!
In episode 6 of the Mesa Mammon series, Dr. Bob explains that not all fossils are made of stone. Is the Mesa Mammoth bone or stone? How does the answer affect scientific dating using carbon 14? Find out in this episode!
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Now Hiring Collections Specialist! We are seeking qualified applicants to help manage and care for the museum's extensive collection of anthropological artifacts. This is a rare opportunity to join a city-operated major natural history organization and further your museum career. Apply today!
https://my.mesaaz.gov/3vk4Roe
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We are excited to announce the first speaker in our exciting science lecture series sponsored by the AZMNH Foundation and hosted by the Mesa Public Library. Spend the evening with Dr. Brian Curtice, who will present ‘Strange Changes: The Long and Short of the Longest Necks and Tails Ever to Walk the Planet.’ planet. If you are fascinated by the huge sauropod dinosaurs, you will love what Dr. Curtice has to share.
https://events.mesalibrary.org/event/talk-science-azmnh-120905
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Happy New Year! Thank you all for the incredible support throughout 2023. We look forward to all we can accomplish together in 2024 and beyond!
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A little light paleontological reading for your weekend. Scientists found the fossil of a juvenile G. libratus, a meat-eating therapod, with the stomach contents also fossilized! What did it eat? Find several examples of carnivores on display at AZMNH.
https://newatlas.com/biology/young-dino-drumsticks-fossil/
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No frills, but plenty of thrills! Meet Dilophosaurus, a Jurassic predator from Arizona. This dinosaur had two crests on its head and an interestingly shaped upper jaw. What purpose, if any, do you think these crests served? Learn more about Dilophosaurus on your next visit. There is a life-size bronze statue of one outside the museum entrance and a diorama behind Dinosaur Mountain on the Ramp.
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Is this the image that comes to mind when you hear the word 'crocodilian'? Fruitachampsa was a small and swift predator that made its living on land rather than the water. Get a close look at this animal on Dinosaur Mountain. Use the Dino-Cam to get a close look!
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The museum will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024, New Year’s Day.
Episode 5 of The Mesa Mammoth is the next in a series of short videos about a mammoth discovered in Mesa, Arizona. In this episode, Dr. Bob talks about the river terraces mentioned in the previous episode and Carbon 14 dating. Can it be used to accurately date this discovery?
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Are you used to seeing petrified wood that has been cut and polished? Have you seen petrified wood that still looks very much like wood? As beautiful as a polished piece can be, we think there is beauty in seeing a tree made of stone and being able to recognize bark and knotholes. At AZMNH, we display petrified wood both ways and explain just how an Arizona forest turned to stone.
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Merry Christmas from AZMNH!
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A little light paleontological reading for your weekend. This article highlights the discovery of a massive pliosaur similar to the one in a diorama at AZMNH. The article suggests “...that this was sort of like an underwater T-Rex [sic],” They could grow up to 40 feet long!
https://wonderfulengineering.com/scientists-have-found-the-skull-of-a-terrifying-sea-monster-under-the-sea/
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Give the gift of endless discovery to the dinosaur lovers in your life! They will enjoy unlimited admission and special members-only benefits from your thoughtful gift!
https://my.mesaaz.gov/2ZSqU67
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Science lovers rejoice! In 2024, AZMNH presents a science lecture series sponsored by the AZMNH Foundation and hosted by the . Scientists from various disciplines will speak at the main library and then meet at a downtown eatery to 'Talk Science' and answer questions!
Taking care of animals is a big responsibility. Aside from daily care, each animal is also regularly examined by a veterinarian. Dr. Driggers from The Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic of Arizona recently noticed something about the turtle during his examination and wanted a closer look. The turtle was taken off-exhibit so it could be treated. Regular care such as this will ensure the turtle will be here for another 20 years.
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The museum will be closed on Sunday, December 24, 2023, Christmas Eve and Monday, December 25, 2023, Christmas Day.
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Imagining the 150 million-year-old pterosaur Rhamphorhynchus is easy, thanks to its excellent preservation. Even the wing membranes and the diamond-shaped membrane on the tail were preserved. Do you think this tail membrane was for display, or did it help with flying? Check it out on your next visit to AZMNH.
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When you Volunteer at the Arizona Museum of Natural History, you promote science, education, and culture to our community. You may choose a public-facing role, interacting with guests and doing outreach events, or you may feel more comfortable behind the scenes. Either way, you spend your time helping others in a welcoming space that promotes positivity, curiosity, and learning.
https://my.mesaaz.gov/3OFfFBD
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A little light paleontological reading for your weekend. When is a turtle a plant? When mistakenly identified as such. This article highlights the need to revisit fossil evidence. You will find fossil turtles and hard-at-work paleontologists at AZMNH.
https://www.popsci.com/environment/fossil-plant-turtle
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Giving a membership is the perfect gift for the dinosaur fan in your life! They will enjoy unlimited admission and special members-only benefits from your thoughtful gift! You can purchase online with time to spare!
https://my.mesaaz.gov/2ZSqU67
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Meet Lynette, who just had a birthday! Her birthday gift from her granddaughter, Kelsey, was a visit to AZMNH. We love being a place that people of all ages can enjoy together. Take a moment to wish Lynette a happy birthday, then plan your own family visit to the museum for some dinosaur fun.
Dr. Bob discusses how river terraces form over time and if Carbon 14 testing could be used to find the age of the Mesa Mammoth—more on that subject in Episode 5. You will find previous episodes on our YouTube channel.
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Episode 4 of the Mesa Mammoth comes out tomorrow. As part of finding the age of a fossil, Dr. Bob discusses river terraces and Carbon 14. If you just can't wait here are a few photographs of teeth and tusks. Do you notice anything interesting about one of the teeth? Dr. Bob did.
Scientists at AZMNH have access to a large and varied collection of fossils, including dinosaurs, massive mammals, tiny rodent-like animals, and more. Preparing fossils requires a great deal of time, skill and patience, but it is necessary to reveal important anatomical features.
We are pleased to announce Dr. Ismael Sanchez-Morales has accepted the role of Curator of Anthropology at The Arizona Museum of Natural History (AZMNH). As an active research institute, AZMNH cares for a large collection of artifacts, many of which represent the ancestors of the indigenous people still living in Arizona today. It is a vital part of the work that these connections be honored.
Dr. Sanchez-Morales received his doctorate from the University of Arizona in Anthropology (Archaeology) and has numerous honors and published works. Having spent many years in the field and in the laboratory, he has gained a uniquely broad knowledge of the ancient cultures of the American Southwest, Northwest Mexico, and Northern Africa, how those cultures interacted with their landscapes and their cultural influence on the people living in those areas today.
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A little light paleontological reading for your weekend. A new species of pterosaur seems to have thick-walled bones. 'pterosaurs have been believed to have a thin, hollow bone structure...' View our flock of flying reptiles on your next visit to AZMNH.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202312/1302984.shtml
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