The Sternberg Museum of Natural History advances an appreciation and understanding of Earth’s natural history and the evolutionary forces that impact it. With an emphasis on the Great Plains, our goals are accomplished through research, publications, collections, interpretive exhibits, and educational programs created by our staff, colleagues, and community.
“This trip, overall, was the greatest life changing experience for me. It was like being so far away from all my troubles and so close to nature, and it gave me a sense of fulfillment. I like to say that it took nine days and 2,800 miles in total to make me feel as though I’m certain that I want to dedicate my life to biology and the natural sciences.”
Southwest Wildlife Biology Camp (2018, 2019)
“This camp was a great experience. I especially enjoyed taking a hike to the paleosols in John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Ever since I was three years old, I’ve wanted to go into the field of paleontology. Going to camp really helped me see how much I love learning about paleontology and geology, and expand my knowledge on these subjects.
Paleontology Explorers Oregon (2019, accepted for 2020)
01-24-2023
Come to the Sternberg Museum and give our critters some love on Saturday, February 11th, from 10 am to 12 pm. There will be animals set up around the Museum for people to meet and feed. The program is included with regular admission.... more
01-20-2023
Medical Diagnostic Imaging, such as X-rays and Computed Tomography (CT) scans, have recently become more affordable and available to non-medical academic researchers. They help to answer a variety of natural history questions. Scientists can use these images to examine the internal structures of pre... more
11-03-2022
Hays KS – Science is always growing and changing, this is due to the dedicated individuals who continue to ask questions and search for answers. For paleontologists, Bruce A. Schumacher and Michael J. Everhart, Adjunct Curators for the Sternberg Museum of Natural History, their endeavor to understan... more
09-20-2022
Grandeur In This View explores the intersection of art and science when taking a microscopic view of bones and teeth. Changes in lighting and magnification, and the application of filters, aid scientific interpretation while also constructing images that stimulate the imagination. In this 25-photogr... more