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Join Global Ties Arizona and the Arizona Museum of Natural History for a special Global Café welcoming international visitors participating in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), American Excellence in STEM. This informal gathering will bring together leaders from Arizona’s science and technology industries, academic and research institutions, education community, and broader STEM network for meaningful conversation and international exchange. Follow the link to learn more and to register for the event. my.mesaaz.gov/4dG7C6y
AZMNH Collections Specialist, Laura working at a desk with a laptop and books, promoting a STEM event in Arizona.

ALT AZMNH Collections Specialist, Laura working at a desk with a laptop and books, promoting a STEM event in Arizona.

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A little light paleontological reading for your weekend. Dinosaur poop can tell us a lot about prehistoric life, but this discovery comes with an unexpected bonus: a dinosaur ate a bird 66 million years ago, and its fossilized poop preserved the bird’s feathers in 3D. That’s one way to leave a lasting impression. my.mesaaz.gov/4hOq6mH
Close-up of a fossilized giant bird skull and neck vertebrae displayed against a beige wall in a museum.

ALT Close-up of a fossilized giant bird skull and neck vertebrae displayed against a beige wall in a museum.

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Enjoy free admission to AZMNH on October 24 in honor of the Día de los Muertos Festival at @MesaArtsCenter Created in collaboration with the community, this annual festival is just a short walk from the museum. Make a day of it and enjoy both!
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The Guest Experience and Operations Manager (Office Supervisor) is a member of the idea Museum’s senior leadership team and provides strategic and operational leadership for the Museum’s daily operations and visitor experience. The position oversees front desk and admissions operations, membership services, museum floor operations, point-of-sale systems and event setup, operational supplies and inventory, and a team of approximately 20 employees, including four full-time staff. The Director also provides oversight for broader operational support functions managed or coordinated by the team, including facility service requests, custodial, vehicle needs, financial processes, and coordination with appropriate City departments, while ensuring the Museum has the staffing, systems, processes, and resources needed to operate effectively and provide a consistent, high-quality guest experience. Salary range is $65,226-$92,983 Follow the link to learn more and apply today! my.mesaaz.gov/4dFkh9V
idea Museum staff member helps two young girls with an art project in a room filled with colorful children's drawings on the wall.

ALT idea Museum staff member helps two young girls with an art project in a room filled with colorful children's drawings on the wall.

Children and adults entering the colorful and modern-looking idea Museum on a sunny day.

ALT Children and adults entering the colorful and modern-looking idea Museum on a sunny day.

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You may notice that many of the animals on display at AZMNH are presented two ways: skin on and skin off. Take Nasutoceratops, for example. You will find the skin-on version on Dinosaur Mountain and the skin-off version in our 75 Million BC exhibit. Displaying a dinosaur with skin requires a mix of science and art. Do you think dinosaurs were more or less colorful than the Dinosaur Mountain skin-on Nasutoceratops?
Detailed model of a Nasutocertatops dinosaur standing among rocks and greenery in a naturalistic exhibit setting.

ALT Detailed model of a Nasutocertatops dinosaur standing among rocks and greenery in a naturalistic exhibit setting.

Close-up of a large dinosaur skull fossil displayed on a textured surface with blue neon lights.

ALT Close-up of a large dinosaur skull fossil displayed on a textured surface with blue neon lights.

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Mosasaurs were lizards that share a common ancestor with modern lizards such as the Gila monster and monitor lizards. These Cretaceous animals were predators with an extra jaw hinge, allowing them to open wide and catch their prey.
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The Arizona Museum of Natural History's Internship Program offers hands-on experience for emerging museum and science professionals. Interns work alongside staff, building real-world skills while exploring future career paths. Internship duration: 10 to 12 weeks in the spring of 2027 for four available internships. Anthropology - 2 Marketing - 1 Exhibitions - 1 my.mesaaz.gov/4hJSDuQ
Side view of a mounted horse skeleton displayed in a museum with a dark background and partial red text.

ALT Side view of a mounted horse skeleton displayed in a museum with a dark background and partial red text.

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Today is celebrated worldwide as Indigenous Peoples' Day. At AZMNH, we continue to be enriched through partnership and collaboration with our O'odham and Piipaash neighbors. Showing respect for our neighbors and finding joy in the things they find joy in brings us closer as a community. In my culture, we say, 'He waka eke noa.' This is similar to the saying, 'We are all in the same boat,' and is a reminder that we share a present and a future, strengthened by caring for one another, learning from one another, and honoring what each of us brings to our community. — Simon Tipene Adlam, Director, AZMNH
Young girl with braided hair wearing a white dress and holding a woven basket, standing in soft sunlight.

ALT Young girl with braided hair wearing a white dress and holding a woven basket, standing in soft sunlight.

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A little light paleontological reading for your weekend. It happens quite often that researchers look at something that has already been examined many times. New methods, new equipment and sometimes just a different set of eyes can bring forward bits of information not seen before. Researchers said, "The surprisingly primitive features of the skull show us that Lizzie was not only not a reptile but belonged to a much more ancient lineage." my.mesaaz.gov/4hGnpmV
Close-up of a large lizard with textured skin walking on a rocky surface surrounded by green foliage.

ALT Close-up of a large lizard with textured skin walking on a rocky surface surrounded by green foliage.

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At AZMNH, we have several life-sized dinosaur displays. Take Camarasaurus, for example. Among sauropods, it is one of the smaller species, but you won't think so when you stand under it and follow that long neck to its head high above you. Find your moment of awe on your next visit!
Large dinosaur skeleton with a long neck displayed in a museum exhibit alongside smaller dinosaur fossils and informational panels.

ALT Large dinosaur skeleton with a long neck displayed in a museum exhibit alongside smaller dinosaur fossils and informational panels.

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When you intern at the Arizona Museum of Natural History, you spend your time in an inviting and exciting environment, learning through hands-on experience and actual work that matters. Paid internships last 10 to 12 weeks in the spring of 2027. There are four available internships: Anthropology - 2 Marketing - 1 Exhibitions - 1 my.mesaaz.gov/4hFxeS3
Large mammoth skeleton with curved tusks displayed in a museum lobby.

ALT Large mammoth skeleton with curved tusks displayed in a museum lobby.

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Our volunteers bring the museum to life. They help visitors encounter fossils, ancient cultures, natural history, and the scientific stories that shape our understanding of the world. They create moments of discovery, make learning personal, and help people feel at home. Their work is not simply an extra feature of the museum experience. It is mission-critical. my.mesaaz.gov/3UbVdkc
AZMNH Volunteer Tom explains rock samples to two visitors at the geology Discovery Station near the cave diorama.

ALT AZMNH Volunteer Tom explains rock samples to two visitors at the geology Discovery Station near the cave diorama.

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There are plenty of hands-on activities for the whole family to enjoy when you visit AZMNH, like this giant mosasaur puzzle. You can pan for gold, enjoy hands-on, educational play in the Exploration Station, and more. Lots of great things to see and do at AZMNH.
A family of five children and two adults posing next to a puzzle on the floor inside a museum or gallery space.

ALT A family of five children and two adults posing next to a puzzle on the floor inside a museum or gallery space.

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The Arizona Museum of Natural History's Internship Program offers hands-on experience for emerging museum and science professionals. Interns work alongside staff, building real-world skills while exploring future career paths. Internship duration: 10 to 12 weeks in the spring of 2027 for four available internships. Anthropology - 2 Marketing - 1 Exhibitions - 1 my.mesaaz.gov/4hIihil
Bronze dinosaur statue perched on a rock outside a building with people gathered nearby on a sunny day.

ALT Bronze dinosaur statue perched on a rock outside a building with people gathered nearby on a sunny day.

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At AZMNH, we love teachers! We love the things they do to make learning exciting and worthwhile for their students. They bring those students to AZMNH by the hundreds per day so they can be exposed to the wonders of natural history. Their actions last a lifetime, and students remember visiting with us and the teachers who made it possible. #WordTeachersDay
Three teachers wearing matching 'First Grade: A Walk in the Park' shirts pose smiling in front of a large prehistoric shark jaw and skeleton exhibit.

ALT Three teachers wearing matching 'First Grade: A Walk in the Park' shirts pose smiling in front of a large prehistoric shark jaw and skeleton exhibit.

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A little light paleontological reading for your weekend. Kent Hups is a school teacher, and he made an amazing discovery. He said, "As a teacher, I'm always telling my students that science starts with curiosity, passion and careful observation." Follow the link to read about his discovery. my.mesaaz.gov/4xSFrsp
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We hope you've noticed our dinosaur as you drive by AZMNH. It is an Acrocanthosaurus, a massive 38-foot-long predator that weighed over six tons. We hope you come in and see the many other dinosaurs we have inside, but at the very least, take a moment to be a little awestruck by this animal.
Large Acrocanthosaurus dinosaur sculpture bursting out of the Museum of Natural History building wall under a clear blue sky.

ALT Large Acrocanthosaurus dinosaur sculpture bursting out of the Museum of Natural History building wall under a clear blue sky.

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This fossil cast is from a prehistoric bird known as Confuciusornis sanctus. Some researchers have suggested that it couldn't fly but instead glided. Other researchers disagree and conclude that it could fly. Still others suggest that it could fly for short distances, glide some, then fly again. When you look at this skeleton, what do you think? Could it actually fly or only glide?
Fossilized skeleton of a small prehistoric bird with wings spread, embedded in a stone slab.

ALT Fossilized skeleton of a small prehistoric bird with wings spread, embedded in a stone slab.

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Have you ever imagined how it would feel to be a paleontologist searching for fossil evidence of the earliest life on Earth, and finding it? Or perhaps coming across the footprints left behind as a living, breathing dinosaur stalked through the mud. Or maybe your imagination runs wild, and you won't settle for anything less than something really, really, big! my.mesaaz.gov/3W1gLQY
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The name ornithomimid means 'bird mimic,' and we think the reason is clear. Very often when people see the Tototlmimus diorama for the first time, they say, 'Look at that bird,' then realize it's a proper dinosaur! Specimens have been discovered in Sonora, Mexico. See for yourself on your next visit to AZMNH.
Close-up of a lifelike model of a prehistoric bird-like dinosaur with an open mouth, surrounded by greenery and a forest backdrop.

ALT Close-up of a lifelike model of a prehistoric bird-like dinosaur with an open mouth, surrounded by greenery and a forest backdrop.

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