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You won't want to miss the next Dinosaurs After Dark this Wednesday, June 17, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Chief Curator of AZMNH, Dr. Robert McCord, will be the evening's speaker. If you haven't met Dr. Bob, don't miss the chance! The evening will include hands-on activities, a fun craft, and a doggie adoption through @maricopapets. Thanks to the AZMNH Foundation, anyone who adopts a dog during the hours of Dinosaurs After Dark will receive a free Duo Membership to AZMNH! my.mesaaz.gov/4euW5qp
Neon-style illustration of a roaring T-Rex with text promoting 'Dinosaurs After Dark' event at Arizona Museum of Natural History.

ALT Neon-style illustration of a roaring T-Rex with text promoting 'Dinosaurs After Dark' event at Arizona Museum of Natural History.

Close-up of a small black and white puppy with expressive eyes lying on a patterned blanket.

ALT Close-up of a small black and white puppy with expressive eyes lying on a patterned blanket.

Poster for Arizona Through Time Speaker Series featuring Robert McCord, Ph.D., on June 17 from 6 to 7 PM with canyon landscape background.

ALT Poster for Arizona Through Time Speaker Series featuring Robert McCord, Ph.D., on June 17 from 6 to 7 PM with canyon landscape background.

A woman is taking a selfie with a realistic dinosaur puppet wearing an orange bandana in an indoor setting.

ALT A woman is taking a selfie with a realistic dinosaur puppet wearing an orange bandana in an indoor setting.
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A little light paleontological reading for your weekend. This news is from Canada where researchers have discovered a fossil of what they believe to be an, "ostrich-like dinosaurs known as ornithomimosaurs roamed coastal regions of western Canada". According to the article it's a region scientists are working hard to learn more about. my.mesaaz.gov/4dVM4SR
Bird-like feathered dinosaur display.

ALT Bird-like feathered dinosaur display.
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Looking for a cool place for your double date? Let the ice age be your icebreaker! AZMNH is a great place to spend some quality time in an upbeat and friendly environment. Learn history and make history at the same time!
Mammoth skull with large curved tusks against a blue background promoting the Ice Age as a fun icebreaker at Arizona Museum of Natural History.

ALT Mammoth skull with large curved tusks against a blue background promoting the Ice Age as a fun icebreaker at Arizona Museum of Natural History.
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The THRIVE gallery has sights, sounds, smells (yes, smells) and hands-on actives. Step into a world where history, culture, and nature intertwine. Through stunning archaeological artifacts, compelling ethnographic displays, interactive media, and O’odham oral histories, THRIVE offers a rich and immersive experience. Discover the enduring traditions, sustainable practices, and vibrant societies that have flourished in the Sonoran Desert—and continue to thrive today.
Children interact with a large wall-mounted maze of transparent tubes and blue connectors, exploring how pieces fit together.

ALT Children interact with a large wall-mounted maze of transparent tubes and blue connectors, exploring how pieces fit together.
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Our very own Chief Curator, Dr. Robert McCord, will be speaking at our next Arizona Through Time Speaker Series event, which takes place during Dinosaurs After Dark. His talk is titled, 'The Late Cretaceous in Arizona,' and is sure to be fascinating. If you haven't met Dr. Bob, now is your chance. my.mesaaz.gov/4xno2ZN
Dr. Bob, in a lab coat, is examining fossils in the AZMNH lab.

ALT Dr. Bob, in a lab coat, is examining fossils in the AZMNH lab.

Poster for Arizona Through Time Speaker Series featuring Robert McCord, Ph.D., Chief Curator at AZMNH, on June 17 from 6 to 7 PM.

ALT Poster for Arizona Through Time Speaker Series featuring Robert McCord, Ph.D., Chief Curator at AZMNH, on June 17 from 6 to 7 PM.
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Date Correction: June 17, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Pickles the juvenile Acrocanthosaurus rolled over in delight upon meeting his very first puppy! If you visit us during Dinosaurs After Dark and adopt a puppy you will not only get a new best friend, but a free Duo Membership to AZMNH! We Are hosting a @MaricopaPets doggie adoption event in our lobby during Dinosaurs After Dark. See amazing dinosaurs, fantastic artifacts, attend our Arizona Through Time speaker series, do a craft, get hands-on with our Discovery Stations and find your new best friend! June 17, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM
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Congratulations to AZMNH Curator of Anthropology, Dr. Ismael Sanchez-Morales, on being awarded a Leakey Foundation Research Grant to further the work he and the international team are doing at Bizmoune Cave in Essaouira, Morocco, where researchers have discovered the oldest jewelry yet known.
Dr. Ismael wearing a plaid shirt and scarf stands in an archaeological dig site surrounded by excavation tools and dirt.

ALT Dr. Ismael wearing a plaid shirt and scarf stands in an archaeological dig site surrounded by excavation tools and dirt.

Group of ten people posing inside a rocky cave with various outdoor gear and supplies on the ground nearby in Morocco.

ALT Group of ten people posing inside a rocky cave with various outdoor gear and supplies on the ground nearby in Morocco.

Archaeologists, including Dr. Ismael, carefully excavate and document artifacts at a dig site with tools and buckets scattered around.

ALT Archaeologists, including Dr. Ismael, carefully excavate and document artifacts at a dig site with tools and buckets scattered around.
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Your support makes our work possible! Your membership in AZMNH supports science, education, exhibitions, and so much more. With many levels to choose from, you can pick the one that works for you. The hot summer months are a perfect time to sign up for a membership and hang out indoors with dinosaurs. my.mesaaz.gov/4wInf5c
Visitors engaging with exhibits at the Arizona Museum of Natural History, featuring a dinosaur model and Native American pottery.

ALT Visitors engaging with exhibits at the Arizona Museum of Natural History, featuring a dinosaur model and Native American pottery.
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A lot has been discussed about Archaeopteryx and its place in our understanding of species. A close look at the fossil reveals a very interesting animal. The linked article discusses not only the animal but also the environment it lived in and the ecological niche it may have held. "In their paper, the researchers synthesize evidence from all known Archaeopteryx fossils, including five recently-described specimens, to reconstruct how the animal lived." my.mesaaz.gov/49n8niE
Fossilized skeleton of Archaeopteryx embedded in beige rock matrix.

ALT Fossilized skeleton of Archaeopteryx embedded in beige rock matrix.
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Where in AZMNH? Can you find this spider on exhibit at AZMNH? Is it a prehistoric spider, or a modern one? We find evidence of early spiders dating back to around 320 million years ago.
Close-up of a large, hairy tarantula spider resting on sandy ground with its legs spread out.

ALT Close-up of a large, hairy tarantula spider resting on sandy ground with its legs spread out.
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Here's a quick look at Dinosaur Hall. It's full of dinosaurs and even some pterosaurs, too. If you still want more dinosaurs after that, head on over to the 75 Million BC exhibit, where you will find more. If you are a dinosaur lover, we have you covered.
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Have you seen the City Limitless podcast by @VisitMesa? You won't want to miss today's exciting episode featuring our own Dr. Bob. The Chief Curator covers topics ranging from turtles to mammoths and much more. Sit down wth @AshleyStwertnik and Dr. Bob as they uncover the truth about Mammoths in Mesa! my.mesaaz.gov/4u4WZ2B
Promotional graphic for City Limitless podcast episode 44 featuring Ashley Stwertnik and Dr. Bob discussing mammoths in Mesa.

ALT Promotional graphic for City Limitless podcast episode 44 featuring Ashley Stwertnik and Dr. Bob discussing mammoths in Mesa.

Dr. Bob and Ashley are seated in green chairs facing each other with a detailed prehistoric diorama featuring a saber-toothed tiger and other ancient animals in the background.

ALT Dr. Bob and Ashley are seated in green chairs facing each other with a detailed prehistoric diorama featuring a saber-toothed tiger and other ancient animals in the background.
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Tonight is Dinosaurs After Dark - with dogs! That's right, it's dinosaurs and dogs after dark. AZMNH is hosting a Maricopa County Animal Care & Control doggie adoption event in our lobby during Dinosaurs After Dark. See amazing dinosaurs, fantastic artifacts, attend our Arizona Through Time speaker series, do a craft, get hands-on with our Discovery Stations and find your new best friend! Tonight from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.
Happy dog with neon lights promoting Dogs and Dinosaurs After Dark event at AZMNH.

ALT Happy dog with neon lights promoting Dogs and Dinosaurs After Dark event at AZMNH.
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Mammal Hall at AZMNH has three amazing animals on display, all of which lived here in Arizona. Did humans interact with these animals or were they extinct before they arrived here? Why aren't these animals here today?
Skeleton of the American Lion

ALT Skeleton of the American Lion

Skeleton of the Western Horse

ALT Skeleton of the Western Horse

Skeleton of a mastodon.

ALT Skeleton of a mastodon.

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Happy Dinosaur Day! The museum is closed today so that the dinosaurs can enjoy their holiday! See them at the next Dinosaurs After Dark on June 3, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. See amazing dinosaurs and fantastic artifacts, attend our Arizona Through Time speaker series, make a craft and get hands-on with our Discovery Stations. We will also be hosting a dog adoption event in the lobby with Maricopa County Animal Care and Control. See you then! my.mesaaz.gov/4uoVsFi
Close-up of a feathered dinosaur model with sharp teeth and bright yellow eyes under soft lighting.

ALT Close-up of a feathered dinosaur model with sharp teeth and bright yellow eyes under soft lighting.
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A little light paleontological reading for your weekend. “It took me a few minutes to realize the obvious, I had just exposed the oldest chelicera ever found.” Claws, pinchers, grabby parts, whatever you want to call them, they are an amazing adaptation and according to this article, much older than previously expected. Horseshoe crabs.my.mesaaz.gov/4tSd2Bn
Small horseshoe crab replica resting on sandy ocean floor surrounded by scattered coins underwater.

ALT Small horseshoe crab replica resting on sandy ocean floor surrounded by scattered coins underwater.
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Looking for a great place to take that special date? Bring them to AZMNH, where the small talk takes care of itself. We're located in the heart of Downtown Mesa, within walking distance of great eateries, treats and beverages.
Dinosaur skeleton against a starry galaxy background promoting a date experience at Arizona Museum of Natural History.

ALT Dinosaur skeleton against a starry galaxy background promoting a date experience at Arizona Museum of Natural History.
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Our friends at @maricopapets really seem to get both dogs and dinosaurs! We loved the great footage they shared with us so much that we had to share it with you. AZMNH is hosting a dog adoption event in the lobby during Dinosaurs After Dark. We'll have hands-on activities, a craft, Discovery Stations and Dr. Brian Curtice, the next speaker in the Arizona Through Time speaker series. All that and you just might be the forever home a sweet dog is looking for. my.mesaaz.gov/3PbEkUn
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Looking for something to do this summer that is indoors, airconditioned, fun and educational at the same time? AZMNH has the summer covered with Dinosaurs After Dark, Doggie Adoption Event, Arizona Through Time and the beloved Summer Reading program. You can follow any of these events and find the dates and times on our Facebook events page. my.mesaaz.gov/4wQsHmE
A child carefully holds a wooden drill while an adult guides their hands during a hands-on activity about prehistoric tools.

ALT A child carefully holds a wooden drill while an adult guides their hands during a hands-on activity about prehistoric tools.

A family of three engaged in a hands-on activity outdoors, with the child focused on a gold panning pan while the parents assist.

ALT A family of three engaged in a hands-on activity outdoors, with the child focused on a gold panning pan while the parents assist.

Family of four taking a selfie inside a museum with dinosaur skeletons displayed in the background.

ALT Family of four taking a selfie inside a museum with dinosaur skeletons displayed in the background.

Two young children wearing matching black polka dot dresses and necklaces, one with a straw hat, standing close together indoors. The older girl has a look of wonder on her face.

ALT Two young children wearing matching black polka dot dresses and necklaces, one with a straw hat, standing close together indoors. The older girl has a look of wonder on her face.
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Take a trip to Arizona during the Jurassic with Dr. Brian Curtice, Unearthing Arizona's Lost World, the next speaker in our Arizona Through Time summer speaker series. Dr. Curtice is a vertebrate paleontologist whose research focuses on sauropod dinosaur systematics and dinosaur behavior. His work has helped clarify the taxonomy and anatomical significance of giant sauropods. A Q&A session will follow his lecture, so don't miss out. my.mesaaz.gov/42TNyIb
Poster for Arizona Through Time speaker series featuring Dr. Brian Curtice on June 3 from 6 to 7 PM at Arizona Museum of Natural History.

ALT Poster for Arizona Through Time speaker series featuring Dr. Brian Curtice on June 3 from 6 to 7 PM at Arizona Museum of Natural History.
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