The World Moves! September 14, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States Did you know our whole museum was moved? Are you curious about how animals move around the world? Do you like watching the animals right here in our backyards? Come to the museum for this free Junior Scientist program about things that move on our earth. This program free and open to all ages but... Free
Awesome Autumn September 28, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States Have you noticed a change in the weather? What is happening to Earth in the Autumn? Come to the museum and wear your favorite sweater for this free Junior Scientist program as we use our senses to dig deeper into the science of the changes of the season. This program free and open to all... Free
Nature’s Architects October 12, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States Did you know we are “building” a new museum? (It’s going to take a lot of work.) Would you like to learn about how things are built in the natural world? Do you have some great ideas for museum exhibits? Come to the museum for this free Junior Scientist program about nature’s architects. This program... Free
Beauty is in Eye of the Beholder October 26, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States When spooky season begins, it’s all about monsters, goblins, and ghouls. At the museum, we like to learn about animals that have unconventional looks and do creepy things. Come learn about the beautiful and the weird creatures in the world. This program free and open to all ages but is designed to be engaging for... Free
Natural Friendships November 9, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States Do you like to make new friends? Do you like to be a part of a team? Bring a friend to the museum for this fun program about how animals live together and use teamwork to survive. This program free and open to all ages but is designed to be engaging for students ages 8-11.... Free
Creatures of the Night December 14, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States As the days get shorter, the nights get longer. Do you think most animals like it better at night or during the day? Come enjoy this free program about nocturnal creatures that specialize in the “nightlife.” This program is free and open to all ages but is designed to be engaging for students ages 8-11. Events... Free
Collection Crawl Featured April 6, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States The Olson Museum of Natural History at UW-Stevens Point invites you to explore all 9 teaching and research collections in this year’s Collection Crawl. A day of hands-on learning and inspiration about the natural world for everyone! This year's crawl will feature the Entomology Collection. Visit our natural science collections across three UW-Stevens Point buildings,... Free
Collection Crawl Featured April 5, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States The Olson Museum of Natural History at UW-Stevens Point invites you to explore all 9 teaching and research collections in this year’s Collection Crawl. A day of hands-on learning and inspiration about the natural world for everyone! This year's crawl will feature the Geology Collection. HOW IT WORKS! Visit our natural science collections across three... Free
Dino Night at the Museum February 5 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States Come for dinosaur trivia, activity stations and fun! The Olson Museum of Natural History will be open late for a night of prehistoric adventures you won't want to miss. Join us for multiple stations and the chance to meet our student groups who are involved in the Olson Museum of Natural History. Test your knowledge with... Free
Collection Crawl Featured April 11 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States Collection Crawl annual open house is a chance for us to showcase a wide variety of museum specimens from all of our UWSP collections. Participants can spend hours visiting collection sites around campus and engaging in science games and activities with our staff and volunteers. Free