FHSU Sternberg Museum

On Sunday, Feb. 14, Fort Hays State University’s Sternberg Museum of Natural History is celebrating Charles Darwin’s 207th birthday with a free day at the museum.

Sternberg, 3000 Sternberg Drive, will be open with free admission during normal Sunday hours: 1-6 p.m.

There will be special activities set up exploring the science of mate selection (perfect for Valentine’s Day!).

Mate selection is a mechanism of evolution describing how individuals in a species select and/or compete for mates. Special exhibits will include examples of modern and fossil animals that use extravagant features to attract members of the opposite sex, and examples how sometimes features evolve for attracting mates can be dangerous to the individuals.

Displays and activities will be appropriate for all ages.