FHSU University Relations

Live animals, arts, crafts and other activities will help Fort Hays State University’s Sternberg Museum of Natural History explore nature and show what it has to offer.

“Summer Science Day” will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13.

Activities will focus on Kansas natural history and will include special displays, live animal demonstrations, hands-on crafts and free food. Participants can explore nature trails, learn about Kansas’ native birds and insects, build a butterfly kite, and see the summer traveling exhibits.

Standard admission rates apply, but there are no extra fees for the special activities. Admission is $9 for adults ages 13-59; $6 for children 4-12; $7 for senior citizens age 60 or over; and $5 for FHSU students with valid identification.

The schedule for special live animal activities is:
9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Photos with one of the museum’s non-venomous snakes in the lobby near the elevators.
9:30 a.m.: Tortoise feeding.
11 a.m.: Rattlesnake feeding in the “Rattlersss!” exhibit.
Noon: Photos with Merten the water monitor in the “Bringing Fossils to Life” exhibit.
1:30 p.m. Cleaning Levi the alligator snapping turtle in the east parking lot.

To learn more about the museum, visit https://sternberg.fhsu.edu/.