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For more information, contact: October 31, 2009 Carnegie Museum of Natural History Announces Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania…In conjunction with Whales|Tohorā, on view October 31, 2009–May 2, 2010, Carnegie Museum of Natural History is pleased to offer fascinating programs for adults and children focused on whale anatomy, evolution, and the complex cultural and spiritual connection that the people of New Zealand have with whales. Interactive, immersive, and featuring the latest in international cetacean research, Whales|Tohorā is an extraordinary experience that brings adults and children eye-to-eye with some of the world’s most elusive creatures. Whales|Tohorā is an international touring exhibition from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Groups of 10 or more may book a guided tour of the exhibition; information on prices and scheduling is available by contacting Group Visits at 412.622.3289, by emailing groupvisits@carnegiemuseums.org, or by visiting the Web site http://www.cmoa.org/grouptours. Opening Events Members-Only
Preview Members are invited to view the exhibition before it opens to the public, and to attend the Kahurangi Māori dance performance at 1 p.m. Information on Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Membership is available at http://www.carnegiemuseums.org. Public Opening Following the Members-Only preview, the public’s first opportunity to view Whales|Tohorā begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. Kahurangi Māori Dance Theatre Lecture Whale
Origins Programs for Homeschool Students Fees & Registration Registrations must be made no later than the Friday before each class. Contact Program Registration at 412.622.3288 or programregistration@carnegiemuseums.org. http://www.carnegiemnh.org/programs/homeschool.htm Ages 4 & 5: November 17 Ages
6 & 7: November 3 Ages
8 & 9: December 1 Ages
10–12: December 1 Overnight Adventures Fees & Registration $40 per person—includes $10 non-refundable deposit due within 30 days of booking. Fee is for all participants, including chaperones, and must be paid in full no later than one month in advance of the overnight. Unpaid reservations may result in cancellation of a program. No refund will be granted for withdrawals made with less than 30 days’ notice. Campers must be at least six years old; one adult for every five children required. Contact Group Visits at 412.622.3289 or groupvisits@carnegiemuseums.org for more information, or visit http://www.carnegiemnh.org/programs/overnight.htm. A World of Whales (Recommended for Grades 1-6) Overnights begin with sign-in Friday, 6:30 p.m. and end Saturday, 9:45 a.m. Orientation for the evening begins promptly at 7 p.m. on Friday. Enjoy free admission to the Museum after the adventure ends on Saturday. Programs for Boy Scouts Registration Contact Group Visits at 412.622.3289 or groupvisits@carnegiemuseums.org for more information, or visit http://www.carnegiemnh.org/programs/scouts.htm. Mammal Study: Merit Badge Workshop (4.5
hours) Participants will satisfy most badge requirements. Follow a food chain that leads to a giant sperm whale, and explore relationships between other mammals. Workshop includes a visit to the Whales|Tohorā exhibition. Boy Scout Day
2010 $10 per participant; includes Museum admission, activities, and a custom-made embroidered patch for scouts. One adult admitted free for every five scouts. All Cub Scouts, Webelos, Boy Scouts, and Leaders are invited to attend. The day’s events include scouts-only activities with an emphasis on the world-famous Dinosaurs in Their Time exhibition and the traveling exhibition Whales|Tohorā. All activities fulfill some component of badge requirements and are for scouts only. Please note: Boy Scout merit badge workshops will not be available on this day.Programs for Girl Scouts Girl Scout Day 2010 $10 per participant; includes Museum admission, activities, and a custom-made embroidered patch for scouts. One adult for every five scouts admitted free. Contact Group Visits at 412.622.3289 or groupvisits@carnegiemuseums.org for more information. All Brownies, Junior Girl Scouts, Cadettes, Senior Scouts, and Leaders are invited to attend. The day’s events include scouts-only activities that focus on life sciences and culture. Scouts explore the world-class Dinosaurs in Their Time exhibition as well as the special exhibition Whales| Tohorā. All activities fulfill some component of badge or award requirements and are for scouts only.Programs for Young Children No Big Kids
Allowed Day 2010 This program is limited to preschools, nursery schools, and other groups of 10 or more. $10 per participant paid two weeks in advance. One adult per five children; required chaperones admitted free. Contact Group Visits at 412.622.3289 or groupvisits@carnegiemuseums.org for more information, or visit http://www.carnegiemnh.org/programs/special.htm. Children ages 4–6 have Carnegie Museum of Natural History all to themselves on No Big Kids Allowed Day! First, tour Dinosaurs in Their Time and the traveling exhibition Whales|Tohorā. Then enjoy special little-kid-friendly activities including the Discovery Room, touchable carts, a take-home activity, and story time.Outreach Programs Museum on the Move: Whales|Tohorā For special needs classes: A program for students in life skills, emotional support, and/or learning support classes, Museum on the Move brings natural history and anthropology programs to your location.For more information on an in-class field trip adapted to the needs of your students, contact Lenore Adler at 412.688.8687 or adlerl@carnegiemnh.org, or visit http://www.carnegiemnh.org/programs/move.htm. Science on Stage: Science Brought to Life through Theater Carnegie Museum of Natural History presents touring theatrical productions for school assemblies. A variety of natural history topics are addressed in these educational and entertaining programs for elementary and middle schools. Science on Stage is supported by a grant from Dominion and Seeds.For scheduling, fees, space requirements, and other information, contact Michael List at 412.622.3282 or listm@carnegiemnh.org at least six weeks in advance, or visit http://www.carnegiemnh.org/programs/stage.htm. Traveling Classroom: Whales|Tohorā, Grades 2–8 Educators, Carnegie Museum of Natural History can come directly to your location! Presentations can accommodate a maximum of 25 students and are not suitable for assemblies or combined classrooms. For scheduling, fees, space requirements, and other information, contact Lenore Adler at 412.688.8687 or adlerl@carnegiemnh.org, or visit http://www.carnegiemnh.org/programs/inschool.htm.Senior EXPRESS: Closer Look at Nature—Whales Senior groups, Carnegie Museum of Natural History is delighted to bring dynamic, senior-citizen-friendly presentations directly to you! For scheduling, fees, space requirements, and other information, contact Lenore Adler at 412.688.8687 or adlerl@carnegiemnh.org or visit http://www.carnegiemnh.org/programs/express.htm. Educator Workshops Fees & Registration Pre-registration is required. Call 412.622.3288 or email programregistration@carnegiemuseums.org. Educators, fulfill Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements and earn Act 48 hours with Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s workshops. On the day of the workshop, participants receive a package of materials that are easily adapted for use with their students. For more information, visit http://www.carnegiemnh.org/programs/services.htm.Whales|Tohorā: Origin of Whales Participants earn four Act 48 hours. Dr. Hans Thewissen, Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine & Pharmacy, studies how whales evolved from terrestrial mammals and how their senses adapted to make the change possible. Join Dr. Thewissen for an informal “educators-only” private session. Then, tour the Whales|Tohorā exhibition to see the diversity of whales for yourself. The workshop ends following Dr. Thewissen’s free afternoon lecture on whale origins.Support for Whales|Tohorā
Sponsored locally by Fort Pitt Capital Group, Pella Windows and Doors Showrooms, Trib Total Media, and Brancott Vineyards. Carnegie Museum of Natural History, one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, is ranked as one of the top five natural history museums in the country. It maintains, preserves, and interprets an extraordinary collection of 20 million objects and scientific specimens used to broaden understanding of evolution, conservation, and biodiversity. More information is available by calling 412.622.3131 or by visiting the Web site, www.carnegemnh.org.
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Developed
and presented by the Museum
of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
This exhibition was made possible through the support of the New Zealand
Government and the Smithsonian Institution.