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		If you are a representative of the media and have questions about any of these releases, please contact Leigh Kish in the Media Relations Office at 412.622.3361 or KishL@carnegiemuseums.org. Please click here to view our Photo/Video Policy Click here to explore our online video site, Mu-Tube If you are interested in purchasing stock images from our collection and you represent a publishing company, museum, or science center, please visit our Stock Image Web site. At this time, we do not provide stock images to individuals. About Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Carnegie Museum of Natural History is a place of adventure, discovery and education that welcomes everyone to enjoy the wonders of its collections and exhibitions. Founded in 1895 by Andrew Carnegie, the museum has maintained an international reputation for its ongoing research and discovery that create a better understanding of the history of the earth and its inhabitants. Today, the museum is ranked among the top five natural history museums in the country and features 20 exhibition halls including the blockbuster Dinosaurs in Their Time.



		For releases beyond the previous twelve months, please see the Archived Releases section below. November 10, 2009 Lord of the Crane Flies at Carnegie Museum of Natural History October 31, 2009 Carnegie Museum of Natural History Announces Programs and Events to Accompany Whales\|Tohorā October 23, 2009 Gigantic South American Dinosaur Bones on View to the Public during Preparation and Study in Pittsburgh—Photo opportunity as bones arrive onsite October 16, 2009 Carnegie Museum of Natural History Presents Whales\|Tohorā October 31, 2009—May 2, 2010 Images Available: Click here to visit Media Site October 13, 2009 PaleoArtists win Lanzendorf Prize for Hell Creek Mural, on view at Carnegie Museum of Natural History October 8, 2009 Chinese and American paleontologists discover a new Mesozoic mammal; Ear structure shows how mammalian ear evolution occurred while dinosaurs dominated the world Images Available: Click here to visit Media Site September 22, 2009 Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History Offer Free Admission on Smithsonian Magazine’s 5th Annual Museum Day July 28, 2009 Fossil tracks of seven-and-a-half-foot Sea Scorpion-like creature on view now at Carnegie Museum of Natural History July 6, 2009 Carnegie Museum of Natural History Announces Polar Weekend July 11-12, 2009 July 1, 2009 New Fossil Primate from Myanmar Suggests that the Common Ancestor of Monkeys, Apes and Humans Originated in Asia, and Challenges the Role of Adapiform Primates Such as “Ida” Images Available: Click here to visit Media Site June 17, Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History to Begin Summer Schedule: Open Mondays Starting July 6, 2009 June 16, 2009 Carnegie Museum of Natural History Hosts DOUBLEXPOSURE: Photographing Global Climate Change June 10, 2009 Powdermill Nature Reserve to Display Art for Nature’s Sake: Duck Stamps and Wetland Conservation June 20–August 30, 2009 June 4, 2009 Carnegie Museum of Natural History Offers “Tours” of Ancient Egypt in Earth Theater May 13, 2009 The Horse Exhibition at Carnegie Museum of Natural History Closing Date Extended to July 5, 2009 May 1, 2009 Carnegie Museum of Natural History Paleontologist Part of Team That Discovers Massive Dinosaur April 29, 2009 International Migratory Bird Day Celebration and Walk Planned by Powdermill Nature Reserve, May 8 and 9 April 23, 2009 Fossil evidence of the missing link in the origin of seals, sea lions, and walruses found in Canadian Arctic Available Images April 17, 2009 Celebration of The Horse Event, May 23, at Powdermill Nature Reserve Announced April 7, 2009 Carnegie Museum of Art and Carnegie Museum of Natural History Announce Exciting Summer Camp Programs for 2009 April 6, 2009 Museum Director Awarded Fellowship; Two New Members Added to Board March 11, 2009 Third Annual “Egg-cellent” Scavenger Hunt at Carnegie Museum of Natural History April 11 March 6, 2009 Archaeologists find earliest known domestic horses March 3, 2009 Powdermill Nature Reserve’s Director, David A. Smith, to retire April 30, 2009 February 28, 2009 • The Horse at Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Comprehensive Exhibition on the History of the Horse • Carnegie Museum of Natural History presents lecture series to accompany acclaimed exhibition • Cal U videographer’s footage appears in exhibition • Programs and Activities for The Horse • Factsheet about Horses February 26, 2009 Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Section of Minerals receives educational award February 16, 2009 Carnegie Museum of Natural History appoints Deputy Director, Ellen McCallie February 4, 2009 Carnegie Museum of Natural History and University of Pittsburgh School of Information Sciences Present the Preservation Fair 2009: “Saving Your Family’s Treasures” February 2, 2009 Winner of the 2008 Carnegie Mineralogical Award Announced November 12, 2008 Carnegie Museum of Natural History Exhibitions and Special Events for 2009 June 11, 2008 Insects, Ink & Inklings: Illustrations by Jane Hyland Available Images



		For Press Releases that do not appear below, please contact Leigh Kish in the Media Relations Office at 412.622.3361 or KishL@carnegiemuseums.org. June 17, 2008 • International Exhibition of Carnegie Fossils in The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, Japan • FedEx Makes Special Delivery for Carnegie Museum of Natural History • Available Images June 2, 2008 Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Dinosaur Collection Timeline 1898-2008 May 12, 2008 • The King of the Dinosaurs Returns to Carnegie Museum of Natural History: Final Phase of Dinosaurs in Their Time Opens on Father’s Day, June 15, 2008 • Carnegie Museum of Natural History Tyrannosaurus rex Fact Sheet • Available Images March 14, 2008 Wertz Gallery: Gems and Jewelry presents Time Machines: Watches from the H.J. Heinz Collection Available Images March 3, 2008 Oldest Fossil Primate from North America Discovered in Mississippi Available Images February 28, 2008 Samuel Taylor named director of Carnegie Museum of Natural History November 30, 2007 Expanded Powdermill Visitor Center unveiled December 2, home to cutting-edge Eco–Technologies November 5, 2007 Carnegie Museum of Natural History Illustrator Published in Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City Available Images November 2, 2007 • Dinosaurs in Their Time Fact Sheet • Dinosaurs in Their Time: Interactive Dinosaur Adventures for School Groups November 1, 2007 • The Highly Anticipated Dinosaurs in Their Time Opens to the Public November 21, 2007 • The History of Vertebrate Paleontology at Carnegie Museum of Natural History • Dinosaurs in Their Time Cretaceous Seaway Fact Sheet • Dinosaurs in Their Time: The Architectural, Structural, and Design Firms Who Made the Exhibit • Fun Dino Facts November 1, 2007 Discovery of An Ancient Mammal with New Teeth (includes Available Images) October 18, 2007 World’s Largest Dinosaur Mural Wins Lanzendorf PaleoArt Prize October 4, 2007 Giant Plant-Eating Dinosaur Waddled Across Ancient China Available Images June 20, 2007 New Mammal Species Sparks Research into the Explosive Rise of Present–Day Placental Mammals Available Images March 15, 2007 Chinese and American paleontologists discover a new Mesozoic mammal Available Images January 26, 2007 Dr. John Wible, Curator of Mammals at Carnegie Museum of Natural History, is named Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Mammalian Evolution November 21, 2006 Carnegie Museum of Natural History unveils “Jane” the juvenile T. rex today Available Images (All of these images must be credited to "Melinda McNaugher/Carnegie Museum of Natural History") September 13, 2006 Powdermill Marks 50 Years With Launch of First-Ever Capital Campaign July 14, 2006 Carnegie Museum of Natural History puts more dinosaurs on the floor in Supporting Cast Exhibit Available Images (All of these images must be credited to "Melinda McNaugher/Carnegie Museum of Natural History") July 11, 2006 CMNH Collection Manager named President-Elect of the American Society of Mammalogists Available Image June 16, 2006 Superbly preserved fossils from China providing new evidence of how modern birds evolved from dinosaur ancestors Available Images June 9, 2006 Carnegie Museum of Natural History presents Fur, Feathers and Fossils: The Art of Mark A. Klingler June 1, 2006 Powdermill Nature Reserve wins Western Pennsylvania Environmental award May 5, 2006 Special Exhibitions Gallery renamed R.P. Simmons Family Gallery March 9, 2006 New family of mammal really a living fossil Available Images February 28, 2006 Pitt Medical School and Carnegie Museum of Natural History to establish collaboration February 28, 2006 Famous fossil to be CT scanned February 23, 2006 Scientists discover Castorocauda, first swimming mammal from the Jurassic Available Images January 11, 2006 Chinese and American paleontologists discover a new species of Mesozoic mammal Available Images December 21, 2005 Richard King Mellon Foundation Awards $3-million Grant for Powdermill Nature Reserve Sustainability Project December 19, 2005 Carnegie Museum of Natural History receives $1 million grant from the Colcom Foundation November 30, 2005 Chris Beard Wins 2005 Phi Beta Kappa Book Award in Science October 25, 2005 Carnegie Museum of Natural History staff artist presents solo exhibition of scientific and wildlife illustrations in Washington, D.C. Available Images October 5, 2005 Carnegie Museum of Natural History's Dr. Chris Beard wins prestigous W.W. Howells Award September 14, 2005 • Carnegie Museum of Natural History announces expansion of Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems • Backgrounder – Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems • Backgrounder – Section of Minerals • Available Images June 7, 2005 The man responsible for disarticulation of dinosaurs to give first public talk March 31, 2005 Researchers discover new species of mammal with unique features March 25, 2005 Disarticulation Begins on Famous Fossils March 10, 2005 Richard King Mellon Foundation gives $3 million Gift for Dinosaurs in Their Time project February 25, 2005 Celebrate the end of an era at Groundbreaking Weekend at Carnegie Museum of Natural History sponsored by Dollar Bank February 15, 2005 Carnegie Museum of Natural History announces expansion phase to begin May 14 December 14, 2004 Carnegie Museum of Natural History to put new species of dinosaur on permanent exhibit Available Images June 11, 2004 Carnegie Museum of Natural History Names Jendoco as Construction Manager February 26, 2004 Carnegie Museum of Natural History Names Architect for Dinosaur Renovation December 12, 2003 Researchers discover the earliest known relative of marsupial mammals Available Images July 2, 2003 Governor releases funds for Dinosaur Hall expansion June 16, 2003 Carnegie Museum of Natural History gets inside the head of T. rex Visit CMNH's T. rex web site November 21, 2002 Dinosaur Hall Expansion Project Receives $15 Million from State October 2, 2002 Carnegie Museum of Natural History scientist wins Medal from the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Available Images September 19, 2002 T. rex unveiled at Pittsburgh International Airport Available Images April 24, 2002 Researchers discover the earliest known placental mammal Fossil from the famous feathered dinosaur quarry may be last common ancestor of most modern-day mammals, including humans Read the Nature Article \| Images Available Read the Nature "News & Views" Commentary April 11, 2002 • Pittsburgh to Become Home to World's Premier Dinosaur exhibition • BACKGROUNDER: About Dinosaur Hall • BACKGROUNDER: The History of Vertebrate Paleontology at Carnegie Museum of Natural History • New dinosaur exhibition bridges the past, present, and future of the museum's famed dinosaur collections Available Images October 17, 2001 Ice mice first mammal to migrate from North America to Europ e 50 million years ago May 24, 2001 Fossil of tiny mammal from Early Jurassic provides important evidence on the evolution of mammals Available Images April 23, 2001 New mammal from the Late Middle Eocene sheds light on the relationships of early even-toed ungulates Available Images January 3, 2001 Tribosphenic Mammal Discovery Available Images November 2, 2000 Ancient Running Reptile was Bipedal, say Science Researchers March 15, 2000 • Newly discovered fossils from China shed new light on the common ancestry of monkeys, apes and humans • Researchers discover fossils of tiny, thumb-sized primates Available Images March 22, 1999 Complete skeleton provides new insights of the biological evolution of the earliest mammals Available Images

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