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  • The Living Print Open through November 8
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Donuts & Dinos for Members (ft.... September 13 at the Museum | Prehistoric Forest Meet PBS Kids Character Buddy th... September 13 at Broder Building Backyard Closed for Maintenance September 14 at the Museum | Backyard Science Pub: Fire – History, Sci... September 14 at Dargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 18 E. Ortega Street
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Feature image Illuminating the World's Fastest Insects They should really be called "cheetah beetles." Feature image Member Appreciation Month Begins It's a great time of year to be or become a Member!
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Natural History of Mezcal and Agave Spirits Event

Natural History of Mezcal and Agave Spirits

Thursday, October 1, 2026 / 6:00–7:30 PM

Explore the natural history of mezcal with agave specialist Jorge Báez of Licores Perros at a spirited fundraiser for the Museum. 

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