2010 CALENDAR
Summer Camp
Kids ages 2 through 12 experience fun, hands-on nature activities at our summer camps. Registration is now open to the general public. More information.
 Attack of the Bloodsuckers!
Open through May 16, 2010
A skin-crawling exhibit about ticks, leeches, mosquitoes, and other vampires of the natural world. Sponsored by DuPont with additional support from the Borkee-Hagley Foundation and Richards Paving. More information.
DMNH Member Discount to Dinotopia
March 1 - 31, 2010
During the month of March, Delaware Museum of Natural History members can receive $2 off admission to the Delaware Art Museum to see Dinotopia: The Fantastical Art of James Gurney. The $2 member discount applies to two adults and their children (ages 17 and under). Show your DMNH membership card at the Delaware Art Museum's admission desk to receive the discount. The Delaware Art Museum is located at 2301 Kentmere Parkway in Wilmington.
Bank of America Museums on Us 
April 3-4, 2010
http://museums.bankofamerica.com.
Bank of America credit card, ATM, and check card holders receive free admission on the first full weekend of the month through April 2010. For details, please visit
Young Explorers
Registration starts March 15
Children ages 2-7 can explore the natural world at these five-week sessions with hands-on fun. Registration starts March 15 for Sustaining members, March 17 for Household members, and March 22 for the general public. More information.
Spring Community Overnight
Saturday, March 20
Spend a night at the Museum at this family-friendly event open to members and the general public. More information.
Worms, Slugs, and Bugs: Earth Day Every Day 
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Fun, eco-minded activities provide creative ways to enjoy nature and nurture the planet. Sponsored by Waste Management. More information.
Spring Break Camps
March 29 - April 2 and April 5 - 9
Kids can spend school vacation at the Museum during our Spring Break Science Extravaganza. More information.
Spring Into Nature 
Thursdays, April 1 and 8, 2010
Celebrate spring with live animals and seasonal activities.
Sponsored by ING Direct.
Summer Internship Program for College Students
Applications due Friday, April 16, 2010
The Museum offers unpaid summer internships in the Collections and Research Division for college students interested in natural history, biology, and museum studies. More information.
PNC Free Sunday Morning 
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Admission is free from 9:30 a.m. to noon, courtesy of the PNC Foundation.
Tree Houses
Saturday, May 29 - September 6, 2010
Explore an indoor tree house and learn firsthand who lives in trees through stereoscopic viewfinders, tracking clues, natural artifacts, and sound. Discover the many habitats that trees provide for animals large and small. Sponsored by DuPont.
August Dollar Tuesdays
Tuesdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2010 
Admission for non-members is only $1, courtesy of Artisans’ Bank.
PNC Free Sunday Morning
September 12, 2010
Admission is free from 9:30 a.m. to noon, courtesy of the PNC Foundation.
Wine & Dinosaurs
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Our annual benefit featuring fine wine, specialty beers, appetizers, a silent auction, and more.
Be the Dinosaur
October 2, 2010 – January 9, 2011
Visitors travel back in time 65 million years to learn about dinosaurs and their environment with a blend of realistic exhibits and advanced computer simulation. Sponsored by DuPont.
Bats and Other Creatures of the Night
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Get the family ready for Halloween with nocturnal animal games, presentations, and crafts.
Dino Days
Monday, December 27 and Tuesday, December 28, 2010
An annual dinosaur extravaganza with a fossil dig, paleontology talks, live animals, face painting, and more.
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