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Cosmic Curiosities

“The remarkable thing about Shakespeare is that he is really very good –
in spite of all the people who say he is very good.”
- Robert Graves, 20th-century English writer

These 50-minute, guided explorations take place wihtin the museums galleries. Each program includes hands-on, interactive experiences connecting exhibits and topics to your classroom curriculum. 

Lesson Guides: Click on each topic title to open a printable lesson guide.

Availability: These programs are available Monday-Friday at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. *subject to availability

Requirements:

Cosmic Curiosities

“If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I’ll bet they’d live a lot differently."
~ Bill Watterson, Comics Writer -- Calvin and Hobbes

When Dead Stars Collide

Last year, for the first time ever, gravitational waves were discovered.

Where applicable, the classification of lamps in this collection is based on type designations that were developed by Siegfried Loeshcke, Oscar Broneer, and J.W. Hayes.

Pottery Lamps

Open Saucer and Pinched Nozzle Lamps

Select publications below are available as PDF files.

Click title to download.

Cosmic Curiosities

“Like the moon, I have learned to be beautiful in darkness.”
- Collette O'Mahony, American Author and Poet

Touching the Moon

Current collection counts are based on inventories of prime collections (firearms, business machines, textiles, etc.), high number counts for individual catalogue series, and estimates for items catalogued in the Anthropology ledgers.