2-7-2010

Sunday Science Film Series

Semmelweis
(2001) The tragic true story of Ignaz Semmelweis, the Hungarian doctor who discovered a method for preventing the lethal disease of childbed fever. In the Vienna General Hospital, 1849; years before Pasteur would develop his germ theory, one in three new mothers die within days of giving birth. Director Klein deems it 'the price God has put on the great gift of bearing a child.' But Semmelweis, assistant to the second ward, cannot believe that it is so. Fraught with nightmares, he cannot rest until he discovers the cause and cure of the fever. What he finds is a new way of thinking. Unrated. Free with paid museum admission.

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Film

2-7-2010

Science in Action and I.D. Day

Exciting experiments, super scientists, live animals and science challenges will be set up throughout the museum for this free family science day. Experts will be available to identify your natural history objects and share museum specimens. Sponsored by OU Physicians and Chesapeake Energy.

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Kids and Family

2-13-2010

Girl Scout Program: Museum Discovery

For Cadettes/Seniors/Ambassador Scouts
Find out what really goes on at a museum as you explore behind the scenes. Learn how to handle specimens, create an exhibit and discover the galleries at the museum. Cost: $7 per scout. Includes workshop and general admission for scout. One free adult per 5 scouts. Additional parents and family require additional admission price. Please note, the museum does not supply actual badges.

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Kids and Family

2-14-2010

Sunday Science Film Series

28 Days Later
(2002) A powerful virus escapes from a British research facility. Transmitted in a drop of blood and devastating within seconds, the virus locks those infected into a permanent state of murderous rage. Within 28 days the country is overwhelmed and a handful of survivors begin their attempts to salvage a future, little realising that the deadly virus is not the only thing that threatens them. Rated R. Free with paid museum admission.

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Film

2-19-2010

Movie Night at the Museum

Bring your pillow and sleeping bag for this family movie night in the museum’s Great Hall. (Movie title to be announced) Galleries open from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Movie begins at 8:30. Evening museum admission, which includes movie admission, is $5 for adults, $4 seniors age 65 and up, $3 youth ages 6 to 17, and free for children ages 5 and under. Museum members receive a $1 per ticket discount. Snacks will be available for purchase during the show.

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Film

2-20-2010

Children’s Workshop: Dinosaur Designer

For grades 1 and 2. Bring your imagination to the museum! We’ll look at real fossils from our collection and then it will be your turn to create and name your very own dinosaur to take home. Sessions will be held on Saturdays, Feb. 20 and 27. Cost: members $20, non-members $30

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Kids and Family

2-20-2010

Museum Volunteer Orientation Program

Be part of the excitement! Join our wonderful team of volunteers and see the museum in a new light. Become a docent in one of our world-class galleries, work with children in the interactive Discovery Room or see what opportunities might await behind the scenes!

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Adult Programs

2-21-2010

Sunday Science Film Series

Dr. Ehrlich’s Magic Bullet
(1940) Nominated for an Oscar in Best Original Screenplay. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Dr. Max Erlich makes several valuable contributions to medical science. Among these was the ability to develop a serum to fight diseases such as typhoid by slowly building up natural immunities. From these successes, Erlich moved on to using chemicals as a cure for disease. His success at finding a cure for syphilis proves his ideas to be correct but he is forced to defend them in court when he sues a colleague for libel. Unrated. Free with paid museum admission.

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Film

2-23-2010

Museum Volunteer Orientation Program

Be part of the excitement! Join our wonderful team of volunteers and see the museum in a new light. Become a docent in one of our world-class galleries, work with children in the interactive Discovery Room or see what opportunities might await behind the scenes!

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Adult Programs

2-26-2010

Family Night Out: Who’s Been Here?

Ever wonder who visits your yard or your favorite natural areas when you’re not there? We’ll learn about the kinds of clues animals leave behind, from footprints to scat, during this fun workshop. After a pizza dinner, each family will make an animal track guide to take with them on their next outdoor adventure! One adult for every two children is requested. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. To register, please call the education department at 405-325-4712.Cost: $10 per person members, $12 per person non-members (Cost includes a craft project and dinner.

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Kids and Family