Prairie Ocean: Long Time, No Sea
The Prairie Ocean: Long Time, No Sea, is here at the Sternberg Museum of Natural History. Created by Chuck Bonner and Ray Troll, the exhibit will highlight stories of the Bonner family, and their fami...
At the Sternberg Museum of Natural History, there is a lot to see and do. Be sure to take your time to browse through what all we have to offer.
Though people have been visiting the Museum for years, it doesn’t hurt to cover the basics.
Events and New Exhibits
A 91-million-year-old fossilized shark discovered in Kansas! Newly described as Cretodus houghtonorum.
A 91-million-year-old shark, recently described as Cretodus houghtonorum, was discovered in 2010 near a ranch located in Mitchell County. The discovery and excavation were conducted by the authors, Ke...
Patterns in Nature by Clinton Marstall
New Traveling Exhibit
November 2019 – January 2020
In searching for a personal relationship with our natural environment and finding solace from observing patterns in nature, we can begin to und...
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Come to the Sternberg Museum and experience a tour with experienced staff.
Group Tours (min. of 12 people) are available as a part of the Sternberg experience.
Guided tours last anywhere from 45 minu...