Kingman Museum of Natural History brings the community together through a dynamic calendar of events that support our mission of education, exploration, and preservation. From hands-on learning experiences to engaging lectures and community-driven fundraising events, each program is designed to connect people with natural history, science, and culture.
Fundraising Events
Fundraising events play a vital role in sustaining and growing the work of Kingman Museum of Natural History. These gatherings are both meaningful and engaging, bringing the community together in support of a shared mission.
Throughout the year, the museum hosts donor receptions, themed galas, seasonal festivals, and community celebrations. Many of these events feature local partners, food vendors, live entertainment, and opportunities to experience elements of the collection and future exhibits.
Support generated through these events directly funds exhibits, educational programming, collection care, and expanded community access.
Educational Programs and Public Events
Education is central to Kingman Museum of Natural History. Public programs are designed to engage learners of all ages through interactive and accessible experiences.
Programming includes:
- Hands-on science workshops
- Family discovery days
- Youth camps and after-school programs
- Guided nature and cultural experiences
- Interactive demonstrations and pop-up exhibits
Each program is built to encourage curiosity, support critical thinking, and make science and history relevant to everyday life.
Experts in Residence Lecture Series
The Experts in Residence series connects the community with professionals working across natural history, science, and culture.
Lectures feature scientists, historians, educators, and researchers who share their work, insights, and field experiences. These sessions provide deeper exploration of key topics while remaining accessible and engaging for a broad audience.
Attendees have the opportunity to ask questions, participate in discussion, and gain a closer understanding of the work shaping our understanding of the world.
A Community Gathering Place
Kingman Museum of Natural History serves as a place where people come together to learn, connect, and contribute.
Whether attending a fundraiser, participating in a program, or engaging with an expert, visitors are part of a growing community focused on discovery, education, and shared experience.
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Summer Science Saturdays at the Kingman Museum of Natural History bring hands-on discovery and curiosity to life for young explorers. Hosted at the Battle Creek Regional History Museum, this exciting series invites kids to dive into the worlds of natural history, science, and culture through interactive activities, experiments, and guided exploration.
Each Saturday session is designed to spark imagination and encourage learning by doing. Kids will investigate everything from fossils and wildlife to weather, space, and the science behind everyday life. Led by educators and guest experts, these programs create a fun, welcoming environment where questions are encouraged and discovery is the goal.
Whether your child is a budding scientist or simply curious about the world around them, Summer Science Saturdays offer a chance to explore, create, and connect with science in meaningful ways.
Announcements and full schedule coming soon.
Date to be determined
The Wildlife Picture Series: A Legacy of Edward Morris Brigham Jr. brings audiences back to one of the most influential programs in Kingman Museum’s history.
First launched in 1943, the Wildlife Picture Series combined photography, motion picture film, and live lectures to transport audiences into the natural world. Through his own fieldwork and storytelling, Brigham Jr. introduced generations to wildlife, conservation, and global exploration at a time when such experiences were rare.
This exhibit presents a curated selection of Brigham Jr.’s original photographs, film footage, and lecture materials, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the series as it was once delivered. From striking wildlife imagery to narrated insights grounded in science, the exhibit reflects a pioneering approach to education that blended visual media with personal interpretation.
More than a historical presentation, this exhibit reconnects visitors with a moment when discovery was shared through images, voice, and presence. It honors Brigham Jr.’s legacy as an educator and communicator, while inviting today’s audiences to engage with the natural world through the same lens of curiosity and wonder that defined his work.