You can now enjoy free U-M planetarium shows from your living room
ANN ARBOR โ Its perhaps one of the silver linings of so much isolation -- fun events streaming straight into your home. The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History is now offering free virtual planetarium programs for the whole family. Starting on Thursday, go to the edge of the solar system, learn about planets and constellations with this fun, educational event. To register, click here. Virtual planetarium show schedule (Thursdays at 4 p.m.):Feb. 25March 4March 11March 18March 25More dates may be added in the future.
U-M hosting virtual conversation about roles cultural institutions can play in environmental justice
FIL - In this March 21, 2016, file photo the Flint Water Plant water tower is seen in Flint, Mich. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says a proposed $600 million deal between the state of Michigan and Flint residents harmed by lead-tainted water is a step toward making amends. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)ANN ARBOR โ The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History and Shapiro Undergraduate Library are hosting a virtual community conversation this month about the role museums, libraries and more can play in supporting environmental justice. The cultural institutions are looking for feedback and insight from people across Southeast Michigan -- a region that has experienced firsthand environmental injustice, from air quality issues in Detroit to the Flint water crisis. Email your original art, poetry, photos, and videos about environmental justice work in libraries and museums to ummnh.envforum@umich.eduLeave us a 60-second voicemail at 313-757-1872.
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History reopens to students, faculty, staff
If you work or study at the University of Michigan and are a valid Mcard holder then youโre in luck. The U-M Museum of Natural History just reopened to students, faculty and staff with special hours on Fridays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Swipe your valid Mcard at the host desk. Wear a face mask anywhere on the University of Michigan campus including indoors and outside. The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History is in the Biological Sciences Building at 1105 N. University Ave.โ Like what youโre reading?
Ann Arbor author pens โ100 Things To Do in Ann Arbor Before You Dieโ
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Having lived in Tree Town for almost 40 years, author Patricia Majher knows a thing or two (or 100) about the city. Her latest book, โ100 Things To Do in Ann Arbor Before You Dieโ is an ode to adventures in Ann Arbor combining townie favorites with touristic go-toโs. Itโs easy to put a dent in your wallet while out-and-about in Ann Arbor, so Majher made sure to include free activities and family-friendly spaces, like the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum or the Creature Conservancy. From around-the-world-eats to free entertainment, the back of โ100 Things To Do in Ann Arbor Before You Dieโ offers itineraries for those looking to explore theme by theme. โ100 Things To Do in Ann Arbor Before You Dieโ can be found at Nicolaโs Books, Bookbound and online here.
Global climate strike in Ann Arbor; new local ...
The Ann Arbor Police Department called officers from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and ... you can guess what happened next. (A4) PARK(ing) Day returns to Ann Arbor today. The annual Fall Remodelers Home Tour returns this weekend to Ann Arbor and Plymouth. Know someone who loves Ann Arbor? All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History to debut new exhibits in November
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History will be celebrating the opening of its remaining exhibits and labs on Sunday, Nov. 10. The new exhibits will open alongside the museum's famous mastodon couple, a T. rex skull (touching is encouraged) and prehistoric whale skeletons. These hands-on labs and exhibits are unlike anything the museum has been able to offer before, but we've also stayed true to our roots, highlighting our state's own rich natural history." (Photo: Michelle Andonian)On Nov. 9 ahead of the opening, the museum will be closed to the public for a private preview event for museum donors and members. Since opening in April, the museum, located at 1105 N. University Ave. has welcomed more than 100,000 visitors.