CMU Museum of Cultural & Natural History

a CILC Content Provider

The Museum of Cultural and Natural History strives to provide educational opportunities that inspire curiosity, imagination, and memory. Our goal is to promote sustainable relationships between peoples and their environments by encouraging respect for cultural and natural diversity. Through our distance learning programs, we look to encourage a spirit of inquiry through interactive demonstrations that help spark thoughtful discussion and further exploration!

2024-2025

2023-2024

2022-2023

Honorable Mention

Programs by CMU Museum of Cultural & Natural History

Backyard Birding

Join us as we explore animal adaptations and learn about some of our favorite feathered friends! Participants will understand how adaptations help birds survive in a variety of environments and gain a basic understanding of how to identify...

FREE College Q&A: The Life of a College Student

What is it like to be a college student? Will I make friends? Do I have to know what I am doing with my life right away?! Have a discussion with current students enrolled at Central Michigan University and get some useful insight into the world...

International Museum BINGO

Take a global art and culture adventure with us as we explore museums and sites from around the world! Be introduced to diverse cultures, discover iconic artworks, and uncover fascinating historical artifacts as you complete your bingo card! This...

Making HERstory: Women in STEM

Be introduced to several female scientists and explore the characteristics that made them successful. Discuss barriers women in science continue to face and ways we can encourage diversity in STEM fields.

New Year Traditions Around the World

How do different cultures around the world celebrate ringing in the New Year? Explore unique customs, uncover rich histories behind common traditions, and discover ways to incorporate these meaningful practices into your own celebrations!

Recess & The One-Room Schoolhouse

We all have our favorite recess games and activities at school but what did kids in the mid- to late 1800s do for fun? Explore a variety of games and toys that were common during a typical school day in a one-room schoolhouse and see how they...

Rock On! The Secret Life of Rocks & Minerals

Rocks might not always look exciting but they are actually full of surprises! Different molecular bonds and earth processes help shape rocks and minerals in ways you might not even realize. Explore various geology specimens and work together to...

Timber! Impacts of the Great Lakes Lumber Boom

The Great Lakes region experienced a lumber boom between 1840 and 1910 that led to industrial growth throughout the nation. Though economically positive, largescale deforestation and erosion led to its decline. Explore what life was like for...

Valentine Design

Explore the history and art behind Valentine’s Day cards! View examples of vintage cards from our history collection and learn about the basic elements of art too. This interactive program guides participants on how to then apply the elements of...

Type of Organization

Arts/Cultural/Museum

Contact

Rebecca Petrone galla1ra@cmich.edu
650 E. Bellows St.
Mt. Pleasant Michigan 48858
989-774-3176
United States

https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-arts-social-sciences/centers-institutes/museum-cultural-natural-history

Primary Disciplines

The programs of CMU Museum of Cultural & Natural History cover:

Art
Culture
Science
History & Social Studies
STEM
Women's History