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March 2021
Early Explorers: Craters
Tickets Early Explorers: Craters Thursday, March 11, 10:00am – 10:45am AMNH Classroom Encourage your preschooler’s wonder and curiosity about nature at the Anniston Museum of Natural History. Along with a parent or caregiver, children are encouraged to explore and ask questions as they are introduced to a new topic each month. This month we will learn what a crater is and what causes it. We’ll also make our own craters! Early Explorers is included in museum admission and…
Find out more »Creature Feature
Creature Feature Saturday, March 13, 1:00pm AMNH Tree House Did you know that the Anniston Museums and Gardens is home to a variety of live reptiles, mammals, and birds? During this 30-minute program, you will meet one of our live animal ambassadors and learn how it can help you Explore Your World! Make plans to join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month. You never know who will be featured! This program is included in museum admission…
Find out more »Inside Out (K-2nd Grade)
Tickets Inside Out Touchy, Touchy! Thursday, March 18 K-2nd grade class 10:00am – 11:30am AMNH Classroom Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 11 Survival in the animal kingdom is highly dependent on the ability to perceive and sense any stimulus or changes in the environment. The sense of touch plays a very important role in this ability and animals have specific adaptations that allow them to use this sense in unique ways. Explore how we use our sense of touch…
Find out more »Inside Out (3rd-6th Grade)
Tickets Inside Out Touchy, Touchy! Thursday, March 18 3rd – 6th grade class 10:00am – 11:30am AMNH Auditorium Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 11 Survival in the animal kingdom is highly dependent on the ability to perceive and sense any stimulus or changes in the environment. The sense of touch plays a very important role in this ability and animals have specific adaptations that allow them to use this sense in unique ways. Can you use your sense of…
Find out more »Inside Out (7th-12th Grade)
Tickets Inside Out Touchy, Touchy! Thursday, March 18 7th–12th grade class 12:30pm – 2:00pm AMNH Classroom Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 11 Survival in the animal kingdom is highly dependent on the ability to perceive and sense any stimulus or changes in the environment. The sense of touch plays a very important role in this ability and animals have specific adaptations that allow them to use this sense in unique ways. How are we designed to feel pressure, heat,…
Find out more »Dinosaur Day
Dinosaur Day Saturday, March 20, 11:00am – 1:00pm Friday, March 26, 1:00pm – 3:00pm AMNH Auditorium Many years ago, dinosaurs walked the Earth as the great rulers of the land. Join the Anniston Museum of Natural History and become a paleontologist for the day as we study and explore the awe-inspiring details of dinosaurs. This drop-in program includes dinosaur-themed activities, a variety of fossils to see and interact with, and a take-home craft. Dinosaur Day is included in…
Find out more »Disgusting Defenses
Disgusting Defenses Saturday, March 20, 2:00pm AMNH Auditorium The natural world is fascinating, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t sometimes gross. Explore the incredible, yet disgusting, defense mechanisms found throughout the Animal Kingdom, such as nature’s own contribution to a movie character and a sea creature that literally spills its guts when threatened. While you’re here, be sure to check out our temporary exhibit, Bites, Pinches, Poisons, and Stings, to learn how other animals effectively protect themselves. Disgusting…
Find out more »Sounds of Nature
Sounds of Nature Tuesday, March 23, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Tuesday, March 30, 2:00pm – 3:00pm AMNH Auditorium Ever wonder which animals are making the sounds you hear in nature? Join us as we explore the ways animals communicate with each other through a variety of sounds and calls when in danger, defending their territory, and looking for a mate. Sounds of Nature is limited to 30 people and is first come, first served. Program is included in museum…
Find out more »Dinosaur Day
Dinosaur Day Saturday, March 20, 11:00am – 1:00pm Friday, March 26, 1:00pm – 3:00pm AMNH Auditorium Many years ago, dinosaurs walked the Earth as the great rulers of the land. Join the Anniston Museum of Natural History and become a paleontologist for the day as we study and explore the awe-inspiring details of dinosaurs. This drop-in program includes dinosaur-themed activities, a variety of fossils to see and interact with, and a take-home craft. Dinosaur Day is included in…
Find out more »Sounds of Nature
Sounds of Nature Tuesday, March 23, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Tuesday, March 30, 2:00pm – 3:00pm AMNH Auditorium Ever wonder which animals are making the sounds you hear in nature? Join us as we explore the ways animals communicate with each other through a variety of sounds and calls when in danger, defending their territory, and looking for a mate. Sounds of Nature is limited to 30 people and is first come, first served. Program is included in museum…
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