Grade schoolers can learn why Ice Age beasts became extinct

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Written by: Rebecca Pope
A stuff giant sloth
Rusty the Giant Sloth is one of the Ice Age beasts on display at the UI Museum of Natural History

The Ice Age is back! Explore the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History (MNH) after dark and discover why giant Ice Age beasts went extinct. Stay up late for the “Night at the Museum” spring series with the “Ice Age” from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 22.

For more information on the UI Pentacrest Museums and the UI Museum of Natural History call 319-335-0606, email uimnh@uiowa.edu,or visit www.uiowa.edu/mnh.

Children will explore the darkened galleries with their own official MNH miner hat with headlamp, participate in fun and games, and eat pizza provided by event sponsor Papa John's Pizza of Iowa City. Pre-registration is required and spaces are limited to 20 children in grades 1-5. Registration is $25 per child. To register, call 319-335-0606.