Paul Mickey Science Series: Multicultural Society in Ste. Genevieve and the Middle Mississippi Valley, 1780-1880
ISM Research & Collections Center Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth M. Scott, Illinois State University
Ste. Genevieve is best known for its French colonial architecture and for the French-descendant community that dominated the eastern Missouri town from the 1780s until the mid-1800s. Find out more ...
Brownbag Lectures: What Was Going on Around the Mounds: The Myer-Dickson Site and Dickson Mounds
ISM Research & Collections Center Wednesday, May 09, 2012, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Presented by Michael Conner, ISM Dickson Mounds Museum
Myer-Dickson is the habitation area adjacent to the Dickson Mounds mortuary site. Find out more ...
Super Saturdays at the Museum: Hummingbirds: Tiny Travelers
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Saturday, May 12, 2012, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Did you know that hummingbirds are the world's smallest birds? Learn about hummingbirds, make a beautiful hummingbird art project, and find out how to build your own hummingbird feeder at home with recycled materials. Find out more ...
Brownbag Lectures: Taking Care: Collections Preservation at the ISM
ISM Research & Collections Center Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Presented by Bronwyn Eves, Objects Conservator
Bronwyn will speak about current preservation programs at the Illinois State Museum and will share conservation treatment projects from the ISM decorative arts and anthropology collections. Find out more ...
Brownbag Lectures: African Safari 2011: Lower Zambezi River and South Africa
ISM Research & Collections Center Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Presented by Dr. Tim Cashatt, Curator and Chair of Zoology, Illinois State Museum
This Smithsonian Journeys wildlife tour was conducted from October 26 to November 16, 2011. Find out more ...
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest: The Magic School Bus Sees Stars
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - Wednesday, June 06, 2012, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Mrs. Frizzle's class wants to name a star after Dorothy Ann for her birthday, so they take a field trip to see it in person first. Find out more ...
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest: The Magic School Bus Sees Stars
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - Wednesday, June 06, 2012, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Mrs. Frizzle's class wants to name a star after Dorothy Ann for her birthday, so they take a field trip to see it in person first. Find out more ...
Super Saturdays at the Museum: Where's the Screen: Toys from the Past
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Saturday, June 09, 2012, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Get away from your electronic gadgets and enjoy crafts, activities, and games in celebration of No Child Left Inside Month. Find out more ...
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest: Life Cycle of the Honey Bee
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Learn about how bees grow and produce honey in this Reading Rainbow film. Find out more ...
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest: Life Cycle of the Honey Bee
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Learn about how bees grow and produce honey in this Reading Rainbow film. Find out more ...
Paul Mickey Science Series: Two Centuries On: Historical Archaeology and the War of 1812
ISM Research & Collections Center Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Presented by: Mark C. Branstner, Illinois State Archaeological Survey, Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Lasting only from 1812 until 1815, America’s “second war of independence” had a profound effect on the young nation. Find out more ...
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest: Growing Up Wild: Fish Fiesta
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Learn about sharks, moray eels, octopus, and clown fish in this film all about creatures that live in the sea. Find out more ...
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest: Growing Up Wild: Fish Fiesta
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Learn about sharks, moray eels, octopus, and clown fish in this film all about creatures that live in the sea. Find out more ...
Art on the Move
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Saturday, June 23, 2012, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Family Event
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Free and Open to the Public
Learn about art and movement through crafts and artist demonstrations. Find out more ...
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest: The Magic School Bus: The Busasaurus
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Mrs. Frizzle's class begins a fieldtrip at a dinosaur dig and ends by traveling back 67 million years to see the creatures in person. Find out more ...
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest: The Magic School Bus: The Busasaurus
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Tuesday, June 26, 2012 - Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Mrs. Frizzle's class begins a fieldtrip at a dinosaur dig and ends by traveling back 67 million years to see the creatures in person. Find out more ...
Art on Ice Children's Art Workshop
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Thursday, June 28, 2012 - Friday, June 29, 2012, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
June 28 & 29 9:00 am to Noon Ages 8-10 Fees:
Members: $24 per child
Non-members: $30 per child
Cool off this summer and make Ice Age inspired creations. Find out more ...
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest: Backyard Safari: Home Sweet Home
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Tuesday, July 03, 2012, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Learn where animals live, what their homes look like, and how they build them.
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest: Backyard Safari: Home Sweet Home
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Tuesday, July 03, 2012, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Learn where animals live, what their homes look like, and how they build them. Find out more ...
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest: Chickens Aren't the Only Ones
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Birds, reptiles, amphibians and even a couple of mammals lay eggs. Learn all about eggs and the animals that lay them in this "eggcellent" Reading Rainbow Find out more ...
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest: Chickens Aren't the Only Ones
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Birds, reptiles, amphibians and even a couple of mammals lay eggs. Learn all about eggs and the animals that lay them in this "eggcellent" Reading Rainbow Find out more ...
Paul Mickey Science Series: The Historic Cemeteries of Menard County, Illinois
ISM Research & Collections Center Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Presented by: Guy Sternberg, Arborist, Owner and Operator of Starhill Forest Arboretum, Petersburg, IL, Adjunct Research Associate-Illinois State Museum (Botany Department), Adjunct Faculty-Illinois College, Jacksonville, IL
In the land where Lincoln rose to greatness, his presence has enhanced the preservation of much of the pioneer history of the Midwest. Find out more ...
Super Saturdays at the Museum: Let the Games Begin! Summer Olympics
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Saturday, July 14, 2012, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Come celebrate the start of the Summer Olympic Games! Find out more ...
Bob Steffan Summer Film Fest: The Magic School Bus For Lunch
Illinois State Museum, Springfield Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Join Mrs. Frizzle's class on a journey through Arnold's digestive system and learn what happens to your lunch after you eat it. Find out more ...
Please note that event dates are subject to change. To confirm dates, please call the appropriate site.
