Scavenger hunts, Museum Checklists and other self-guided tours suitable for adults are listed below. Additional scavenger hunts [4] are available, including those for families. Scavenger Hunts explore a variety of exhibits throughout the museum; answer keys are available at Visitor Services. Museum Checklists are more open-ended, and are generally not tied to specific exhibits.
• Science Scoops: Haiku [9]
• Science Scoops: Limericks [9]
• Science Scoops: Seussisms [9]
• Science Scoops: Mystery Objects [9]
• Science Scoops: Mystery Objects (color version) [9]
In this challenging scavenger hunt, closely examine exhibits to answer questions about endangered animals, flying vertebrates, and venomous snakes. Guide available at Visitor Services, 4th floor, or download and print your own [10].
| Grade Levels | High School, University Students, Adults |
|---|---|
| Duration | Varies; 15 to 45 minutes |
| Fee | $3 per child, $5 per adult (recommended contribution; same as museum admission) |
The odd, the strange and the unusual were prized objects for many early collectors. Use this guide to explore some of the “oddities” on display at the museum. Guide available at Visitor Services, 4th floor, or download and print your own. [11]
| Grade Levels | 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, High School, University Students, Adults |
|---|---|
| Duration | Varies; 15 to 45 minutes |
| Fee | $3 per child, $5 per adult (recommended contribution; same as museum admission) |
The natural history of the human body reflects billions of years of evolutionary history. Come explore some of the characteristics that we share with other organisms as a result of our common ancestry. Download and print your own [12].
| Grade Levels | High School, University Students, Adults |
|---|---|
| Duration | Varies; 15 to 45 minutes |
| Fee | $3 per child, $5 per adult (recommended contribution; same as museum admission) |
Explore our exhibits in a new way to investigate the suggestive side of science. Available on request at front desk.
| Grade Levels | University Students, Adults |
|---|---|
| Duration | Varies; 15 to 45 minutes |
| Fee | $5 per adult (recommended contribution; same as museum admission) |
Links:
[1] http://naturalhistory.ku.edu/
[2] http://naturalhistory.ku.edu/events
[3] http://naturalhistory.ku.edu/newsletter_archive
[4] http://naturalhistory.ku.edu/scavenger-hunts
[5] http://naturalhistory.ku.edu/sites/default/files/explore-and-discover.pdf
[6] http://naturalhistory.ku.edu/sites/default/files/inspect-and-detect.pdf
[7] http://naturalhistory.ku.edu/sites/default/files/sneak-peek.pdf
[8] http://naturalhistory.ku.edu/sites/default/files/search-and-uncover.pdf
[9] http://naturalhistory.ku.edu/sites
[10] http://naturalhistory.ku.edu/sites/default/files/scavenger-hunt-museum-challenge.pdf
[11] http://naturalhistory.ku.edu/sites/default/files/curiositytour.pdf
[12] http://naturalhistory.ku.edu/sites/default/files/your-natural-history.pdf