Special Saturdays

In-person at the Museum of Natural Science

“Special Saturdays” at the LSU Museum of Natural Science is a STEM program that focuses on introducing children and their parents to the world of natural science. We focus on a specific topic and invite experts from within the LSU research community to give short engaging talks accompanied by hands-on activities.

All programs are FREE and are especially appropriate for children ages 5-10

Date Topic Guest
September 14 Ichthyology Sheila Rodriguez-Machado
October 19 Palynology Danielle Noto and Sarah Bancroft
November 16 Genetic Resources Andre Moncrieff, PhD
December 7 Herpetology George Lambert
January 25 Ornithology David Vander Pluym
February 8 Paleontology Gavin Blanchard
March 22 Archaeology Alex Belanger
April 26 Mammalogy Austin Chipps
May 17 Science Education Irene Marti Gil, PhD

 

Due to capacity limitations, registration is currently FULL. You can still complete the registration form to be placed on a waitlist. We will contact you by email in the order of the waitlist if a spot becomes available before each meeting.

 

NOTE: If you experience difficulties signing up with the form above, email imart23@lsu.edu with your Name, Email, Child's name(s) & age(s) and the date you want to reserve and we will put you on the list.

Past Special Saturday: Freaky Fish Adaptations

Register for Special Saturday: Freaky Fish Adaptations

When: Saturday, September 16th from 11:00-12:30 PM (CST)

Where: LSU Museum of Natural Science

For: Ages 5-12

Special Guest: Daniel Geldof, Ichthyologist

Questions?

Call: 225-578-2855 

Email: imart23@lsu.edu

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Special Saturdays is supported by the LSU College of Science, the Charles Lamar Family Foundation and you!

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Contact Us

Museum of Natural Science
119 Foster Hall
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone: 225-578-2855

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Admission: Free
Open
: Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.*
Closed: Sat; Sun; state holidays
*Closed Fri at 2 p.m. during school year.

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