The Paleozoic Era took place long before the great dinosaurs. Animal and plant life flourished and the mighty trilobite ruled the sea.
The Intrepid Trilobite
The Game of Life
Like a contestant on American Idol, you must stand before a panel of forty-two judgey gods and perform.
Flip Your Hair
It was common practice for women to weave strands of their hair into earrings, bracelets, brooches and watch fobs.
Flowery Conquistadors
Today at the museum we celebrate flowers. It’s Spring Break at our house and we’re visiting the Sunshine State for some sand, surf, and a little history.
Rockin’ Robin
Today at the museum we celebrate the American robin. These copper-breasted beauties have returned to hop across lawns and build nests on our porches and windowsills. Growing up in Wisconsin, I was thrilled to see the first robin of the year, signaling Spring was on its way. I was surprised to learn the robin may... Continue Reading →
Nesting with Dinosaurs
"Birds are living dinosaurs." ~ Jack Horner, Curator of Paleontology at the Museum of the Rockies
Piñatas and Sequins
Leprechaun piñata
Tick Tock
Today at the museum we ponder time and our quest to keep it. We’ve used the sun, the moon, water, sand, coiled springs, pendulums, quartz, electricity, and wireless technology to wrap our hands around time. The Michigan State University museum has a delightful and informative display of antique clocks. The Westclox electric clock (photo above) is... Continue Reading →
Blissing Out on Chocolate & Science
This past weekend, my daughter and I entered a world of pure imagination, Willy Wonka style. We attended the Michigan State University Museum’s 27th Annual Chocolate Party Benefit. We devoured scrumptious cakes, luscious mousse, and succulent truffles, all while enjoying a visual taste of the museum’s artifacts. There were no oompa loompas, but instead, a... Continue Reading →
Leaping (or Gliding) to Infinity & Beyond
In honor of Leap Day, I give you the leaping, gliding, amazing planetetherium. No, this is not some alien virus, but a prehistoric mammal of the Paleocene epoch (50+ million years ago). The planetetherium was approximately 10 to 12 inches in length, and an herbivore. Its unique, bat-like membrane of skin, stretched between front and... Continue Reading →
Museum Bites 