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Family and Childrens Programs

Fossils and DNA (Grades 2 and 3)

Monday - Friday, July 8-12

Archaeopteryx

Today, Archaeopteryx is the most primitive known bird. 

Who are we, and where do we come from? Take a fascinating journey through human evolution and learn about our ancestors from early primates to the first hominids. Explore the Spitzer Hall of Human Origins, learn about DNA, examine casts of hominid fossils—and have fun doing it! 

Image Credit: © AMNH Library