About Sternberg
The Sternberg Museum of Natural History advances an appreciation and understanding of Earth’s natural history and the evolutionary forces that impact it. With an emphasis on the Great Plains, our goals are accomplished through research, publications, collections, interpretive exhibits, and educational programs created by our staff, colleagues, and community.
Latest News
Sternberg Winter Hours
10-08-2024
Sternberg Museum will be CLOSED on Mondays until April, for our winter hours. Still open Tuesday-Saturday 9am-6pm and Sundays 1pm-6pm Come visit our animals, see Sternberg’s amazing fossils, and shop at the best place for holiday gifts, our gift shop! General Admissions : $10 for Adults (age 13-59) ... more
Book your birthday party at Sternberg Museum
08-21-2024
If you are looking for that once-in-a-lifetime party, look no further than the Sternberg Museum. Birthday-goers are presented the opportunity to get hands-on with the museum’s animals, including lizards, snakes, mammals and insects -- all under the guidance of a museum expert. Kids can also become... more
Rattlesnake Genomics Funded By K-INBRE!
08-14-2024
Dr. Jackson Roberts’ grant proposal to study the genomics and origin of the introduced Western Diamondback Rattlesnakes at Kanopolis State Park in Ellsworth County has recently been funded by the Kansas Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) for $4,000. This funding will pay for s... more
Children's author shoots Sternberg photos for book illustrations
08-07-2024
Children’s author Jordan Lowe recently visited the museum to take photos for her upcoming book, “Hattie & Hank in Kansas,” which is scheduled to be released later this year. The book, which is the second in a series of non-fiction books related to geography, are targeted towards children in kinderg... more
A New Way to Museum
A New Way to Museum is a fun new YouTube series hosted by the Sternberg Museum of Natural History. Explore the Museum and the world around us from the comfort of your own home.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
“This trip, overall, was the greatest life changing experience for me. It was like being so far away from all my troubles and so close to nature, and it gave me a sense of fulfillment. I like to say that it took nine days and 2,800 miles in total to make me feel as though I’m certain that I want to dedicate my life to biology and the natural sciences.”
Brandon Schmidt
Southwest Wildlife Biology Camp (2018, 2019)
“This camp was a great experience. I especially enjoyed taking a hike to the paleosols in John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Ever since I was three years old, I’ve wanted to go into the field of paleontology. Going to camp really helped me see how much I love learning about paleontology and geology, and expand my knowledge on these subjects.
Addison Lacy
Paleontology Explorers Oregon (2019, accepted for 2020)