We need your support now more than ever
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The buiding is closed but our virtual doors remain open
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We hope you and your famlies are in good health and good spirits during this extraordinary time.
We are grateful for your continued support. Becausethe Museum is temporarily closed, we are not bringing in revenue through admission fees, Museum Store sales, and programs.
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Online storytime, animal presentations and more
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While we are closed, please connect with us through online programming. We offer storytime daily at 11 a.m. on Facebook, live animal presentations, behind the scenes tours, activities and crafts, and more! Visit
our website
and follow us on
Facebook
for updates. We're continuing to add new content, so check back in with us.
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Please take a survey on new exhibit features
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The Delaware Museum of Natural History is redesigning its galleries with brand-new exhibits, and
we are asking for your feedback
. Working with the renowned exhibit design firm Reich+Petch, the Museum is creating more interactive, visitor-driven experiences. The project is made possible in part by the
Institute of Museum and Library Services
, grant #MA-10-19-0585-19.
Because
this survey is online
instead of in-person at the Museum, it does not include every interactive or exhibit planned. We needed to limit the number of elements to evaluate. Additionally, showing something flat on your computer screen does not have the same impact as seeing the ideas in person while having a conversation with our team. We've sent the survey directly via email, so if you've already completed it, thank you for your time and interest!
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Online Event: Birds of May with Dr. Jean Woods
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Discover the Science of Shorebird Migration
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Each spring, hundreds of thousands of shorebirds converge on the shores of Delaware Bay in a breathtaking display not seen anywhere else in the world.
Jean Woods, Ph.D., Curator of Birds and Director of Collections, will speak about the science of shorebird migration on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at 2 p.m. in an online event with the Sussex Bird Club and the Lewes Public Library.
Dr. Woods works closely with the Delaware Shorebird Project, which is led by the Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife to study these shorebirds, particularly the threatened Red Knot. This virtual meeting is open to the public, but you must
register on the Lewes Public Library website
to attend.
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Meet the Museum's new Membership Manager
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Chela Wheeler recently joined DMNH as Membership Manager. Along with other staff members, she's now working from home.
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"The bright side of working at home is being able to appreciate the outdoors and my garden at one of the prettiest times of the year, in the company of my family and dog, Lily. I am living and enjoying a snapshot of natural history during this unusual event. I can’t wait to return to the Museum, but in the meantime I think of our members daily and am working to support our membership program offsite. Thank you all for your patience and support!"
- Chela
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Community exhibits inspired by
Tropical Odyssey
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Art of the Butterfly: Newark High School student exhibit
Art students from Newark High School took inspiration from the butterflies of Tropical Odyssey to showcase their artistic talents in a variety of media. Visit their online exhibit on our website.
Read more
www.delmnh.org
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Fluttering About the Mid-Atlantic
As butterflies, skippers and moths flit about the Mid-Atlantic Region during the warmer months, Delaware Photographic Society (DPS) members are ready to capture spectacular images. Take a look at some of their photography here.
Read more
www.delmnh.org
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Online educational resources
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In addition to DMNH's online resources, here are others we liked:
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