Educators' Evenings
Educators' Evenings are working receptions. Activities include a catered reception, an introduction to the exhibition by curators and educators, curriculum materials and demonstrations, and resources to support field trips with students.
These programs are free to educators, but they require pre-registration.
Upcoming Offerings
An evening with Carl Safina
May 2, 2013
Join us for a special evening with renowned conservationist, Dr. Carl Safina and engage in a conversation around ocean ethics. Dr. Safina will discuss how the future of living nature and the durability of human dignity are increasingly intertwined.
Past Offerings
Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Culture Educators' Evening
December 7, 2012
Join us for an evening celebrating the latest exhibition Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Culture. The evening will provide an opportunity for teachers to view the exhibition, hear from the curators who worked on the exhibit, network with other educators, and gather resources on how to use the exhibit with their students.
Creatures of Light: Nature's Bioluminescence Educators' Evening
September 28, 2012
Join us for a “back to school” educator evening celebrating the latest exhibition Creatures of Light: Nature’s Bioluminescence.
Exploring the Biological and Social Meaning of Skin Color Educator Evening
May 3, 2012
A discussion of the unique biological and cultural aspects of human skin and its importance as a key element of human evolution.