This year’s weekend educational programming features a robust schedule of Scientist Spotlights and STEM explorations, beginning with a month-long celebration of Black scientists’ contributions to natural history. The Scientist Spotlights explore different fields each weekend, from the groundbreaking women of “Hidden Figures” who advanced space exploration, to aviation pioneer Bessie Coleman and influential entomologist Charles Henry Turner. Additional activities include nature art with artist Ken Kammal, a water-fetching robotics competition, and an ocean creatures art workshop.

Event highlights for February and March include:

• February 22 (11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) – STEM Exploration: Ocean Layers and special “Ocean Creatures” painting class. Limited to 20 guests; recommended for ages 12 and up.
• Saturdays in March (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.) – STEM Exploration: Explore the Stars.
• March 2 (11:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.) – Spring Solstice exploration with local artist Xochil Xitlalli.
• March 9 (10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) – Pony Express Riders: Interactive geography lesson to learn about how information was spread through the Pony Express.
• March 22 (11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)  – End of spring break event with Mob Museum’s Mob Mobile.
• March 29 (11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) – Girl Scout Day: Upcycle & Solve where Girl Scouts will use recyclable materials to design prototypes and solutions. Pre-registration required.

A complete, detailed list of February and March programming is available on the museum’s website at http://www.lvnhm.org/calendar, with future events to be added in the coming weeks.

The weekend programs are included in museum admission or membership, with some special events requiring advance registration. For more information about specific dates, times, and registration requirements for any of the weekend educational program series, visit http://www.lvnhm.org/calendar.

In addition to the weekend educational programming, the museum offers a comprehensive suite of educational experiences including immersive field trips, dynamic classroom outreach programs, digital learning resources, and customized private tours. Each program is designed to spark curiosity and foster deep connections with the natural world. Educators interested in field trips or classroom outreach can contact the museum’s education department directly at [email protected].

Located north of Cashman Center at 900 Las Vegas Blvd N., the museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission tickets are priced at $14 per adult and $7 for children ages 3-11 and can be purchased online at http://www.lvnhm.org or at the door. Discounts are available for Nevada residents.