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 |
|---|---|
| Thursday 30-7 | While massive dinosaur fossils often steal the show at Naturalis, researcher Ydnas Louisa prefers to focus on the tiniest details: microfossils. Which animal species did these miniature fossils belong to? And what makes each excavation site so unique? Discover the secrets of these microfossils in the spotlight. (in Dutch) |
| Sunday 2-8 | Artificial intelligence isn't just for robots, it can actually help us understand nature better! In this spotlight, Rutger Vos will take you into the world of AI and biodiversity. Discover how Naturalis is using this cutting-edge technology to identify different species faster than ever! (in Dutch) |
| Thursday 6-8 | How strong was the bite force of a prehistoric giant crocodile? To answer that question, crocodile expert Roemer Schoorl studied fossils from the renowned Dubois Collection. In this spotlight, he shares the most exciting findings about this extinct predator. (in Dutch) |
| Saturday 8-8 | The Naturalis dinosaur team is currently excavating at the Jurassic Mile in the USA. What remarkable discoveries have they already made, and what more do they hope to find this year? Fossil preparator Erwin Zethof catches you up in this spotlight. (in Dutch) |
| Thursday 13-8 | Did you know that there are over 360 bee species buzzing around the Netherlands? Join us for this Spotlight to discover how researcher Milan Leek tracks down wild city bees, from tiny yellow-faced bees to big, fluffy bumblebees! Find out where these urban residents nest, from hollow twigs to underground tunnels, and learn how you can help them right in your own neighborhood. (in Dutch) |