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.
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Live Science
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From 8 years old
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Free of charge
Spotlightsin Naturalis
| Date | Spotlight |
|---|---|
| Saturday 3-10 | During the Weekend of Science, researcher Youri Siemer answers the question: how do you study how nature is doing? At Naturalis, more than 130 researchers work to map global biodiversity. In this spotlight, Youri offers a look behind the scenes, showcasing the measuring equipment and new technologies used to do just that. (in Dutch) |
| Sunday 4-10 | How did people view nature a hundred years ago, and what can we learn from that today? During the Weekend of Science, researcher Johannes Müller takes you on a time-travel journey through old nature stories. Discover together how our view of the natural world has changed through the ages! (in Dutch) |
| Sunday 11-10 | Curious about the hidden life in your (urban) garden? Researcher Maaike de Voogd studied soil creatures and, during the Soil Animal Days (Bodemdierendagen), she'll take you on a journey into their wondrous world. From woodlice to earthworms: discover where they live, why they are indispensable, and how you can easily help them! (in Dutch) |
| Thursday 15-10 | Did you know that some sea creatures consist of just a single cell? Researcher Elsa Girard investigates these 'foraminifera.' Living all across the sea, they adapt lightning-fast as ocean waters warm or become polluted. Discover how these microscopic creatures help us forecast major shifts in the ocean. (in Dutch) |
| Saturday 17-10 | It is currently mating season in nature: male deer make loud, booming sounds (rutting) and lock antlers to fight. Impressive, but imagine what that looked like during the Ice Age! Back then, giant deer roamed the earth with antlers spanning meters across. Collection manager David Douw takes you back in time and uses real fossils to show you how these Ice Age giants lived! (in Dutch) |
| Sunday 18-10 | What's actually living in the North Sea? Researcher Willem Renema uses specialized underwater equipment to monitor everything growing and swimming beneath the waves. Come by and discover how he uses these modern technologies to map out the hidden life of the ocean. ( in Dutch) |
| Tuesday 20-10 | When you think of fossils, dinosaur bones probably spring to mind, but have you ever heard of microfossils? These tiny fossils can also be millions of years old, but who did they belong to? Ewald Annema would love to introduce you to the smaller creatures from the Age of the Dinosaurs! (in Dutch) |
| Thursday 22-10 | Autumn and mushrooms go hand in hand. But do they really only appear in the fall? And how does a mushroom actually grow? Researcher Jorinde Nuytinck tells you all about it. Learn more about mushrooms and fungi, and discover why there are so many unique species out there! ( in Dutch) |
| Saturday 24-10 | It's boiling hot, and the sun is beating down on your head. Armed with a fine brush and a small scraper, you carefully uncover an ancient dinosaur bone. At night, you lie in your tent listening to howling coyotes, and if you need to pee, you have to watch out for snakes! How exciting is it to work on a real dig site? Sander Teuchies takes you to the Jurassic Mile and tells you all about it! ( in Dutch) |
| Sunday 25-10 | Lush jungles, giant trees, and rare tropical blooms: welcome to Suriname's incredible plant kingdom! Why are these plants so vital to the forest and the community of humans and animals that depend on them? And how are they used? Researcher Sylvia Mota de Oliveira takes you on an adventurous journey through the jungle! (in Dutch) |