The Nature Lab is a hub of investigation where visitors of all
ages can participate in real science research, learn scientific
methods, and engage in hands-on activities that build their
observation skills. They will learn, in other words, to see
nature through new eyes. The lab features live animals,
touchable specimens, citizen science projects, and multi-media.
It is a place to explore the stories "behind" the extraordinary
specimens, animals, and live nature — or as we say at the
Museum, the “how we know what we know.” It is a bridge between
the Museum’s indoor research and collections, and our new
outdoor space. Project completion: 2013 Long-term urban
biodiversity studies in the world: 1 (ours) Chance of finding
species new to science: 100 percent “ Inspiring wonder,
discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural
worlds is at the core of what we do for our visitors. What will
change is that we will do those things outside. We will become,
for the first time, a museum of both natural history