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Summer Nights at the Museum

Special Evenings of Exploration and Fun

thursdays, july 17 & 31, 5:00–8:00 pm

HALF-PRICE ADMISSION! The Harvard Museum of Natural History will open its doors half-price during two Thursday evenings in July. Join us for a summer night of after-hours gallery exploration, along with a special nature documentary screening, followed by a discussion with a local scientist.

Catch a movie at 7:00 pm, and share in discussion afterwards. On July 17, the Museum will screen Island of the Great White Shark (RTSea Productions, 43 minutes), a stunning new film that  captures the magnificent white sharks off the island of Guadalupe, Mexico and the current research and conservation efforts in that region. Following the film, Dr. John Mandelman, shark biologist from the New England Aquarium’s Research Department, will discuss the conservation of sharks (including in New England waters) as well as his own experiences working with these amazing creatures.

On July 31, at 7:00 pm, the Museum will screen Battle to Save the Tiger (BBC2 Productions, 48 minutes). Narrated by David Attenborough, this new documentary looks at the controversy surrounding tigers of  India’s protected reserves and why there are fewer today than when the government launched efforts to protect them 35 years ago. Following the film, John Linehan, Executive Director of Zoo New England, will address how local zoos are helping combat the exploitation of exotic endangered animals and the illegal pet trade. 

From 5:00 to 8:00 pm, half-price admission (Adult $4.50 / Students and Seniors $3.50 / Children $3.00). Cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, or coupon.