During the Spotlights of Naturalis, our experts share the latest knowledge, they show real collection pieces and talk passionately about their work in the museum.
Locatie
Live Science
Leeftijd
From 8 years old
Prijs
Free of charge
Spotlightsin Naturalis
| Date | Spotlight |
|---|---|
| Saturday 29-8 | Discover what happens to Naturalis' collection of over 43 million plants, animals, and fossils! Collection expert Roosmarijn de Groot shows you how all these amazing natural treasures are used. Best of all, you'll find out how you can explore this gigantic collection yourself, right from home! (in Dutch) |
| Sunday 30-8 | Do you think nature only exists in the woods or at the beach? No way, cities are packed with biodiversity too! Researcher Marco Roos shows you what amazing urban nature is hiding just around the corner and shares clever tips on how to help the nature in your own neighborhood or garden. (in Dutch) |
| Saturday 5-9 | What did the dino team dig up in Wyoming this summer? And when will they start working on the fossils in the Dinolab? Join us at the Spotlight presentation to hear all the stories firsthand from fossil preparator Yasmin Grooters! (in Dutch) |
| Sunday 6-9 | When the mating season starts, stags clash using their antlers, but what was that like during the Ice Age? Back then, giant deer roamed the Netherlands, sporting absurdly massive antlers! Join us at the Spotlight presentation, admire these enormous antlers in the LiveScience hall, and hear all about how these extinct giant deer lived directly from expert David Douw. (in Dutch) |
| Saturday 12-9 | Did you know that there are newts whose eggs, thanks to a bizarre secret of nature, have a fifty percent chance of never hatching? Evolutionary biologist Ben Wielstra takes you into the world of the crested newt and explains exactly how this strange riddle works. Learn more about DNA and discover how nature sometimes takes wilder turns than you ever thought possible! (in Dutch) |
| Sunday 13-9 | How do you draw something tiny that is built completely differently from most animals? Scientific illustrator Amy Weir shows you how she examined these wondrous 'sea butterflies', minuscule planktonic snails from the ocean, up close and brought them to life on paper. Come see how art and science merge and learn more about the extraordinary life in our oceans! |