Hear from a UMMNH docent on how the teeth of Michigan mammals tell us something about the food they eat and their place in the food chain. Plus, check out a cool graphic by undergraduate students on wolves, dogs, mammoths, and humans, comparing their teeth, food sources, and habitats.

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Cool demos and things that make you think

Michigan Mammals

Audience: Children and Adults
Grades: Grades 2 and up
Duration: 3 minutes

Join UMMNH docent Dustin in the Exploring Michigan gallery to compare the skulls and teeth of common Michigan mammals. Dustin explains how the shape and location of teeth allow animals to eat different types of food. Sharp teeth can make the difference between prey and predator!

Meet undergraduate students and learn about their research

My Shiny Teeth and Me

Audience: Children and adults
Grades:  2 and up
Duration: 5 minutes

This infographic compares the teeth of wolves, dogs, mammoths, and humans. Can you tell which animal was a plant eater long ago by looking at their teeth? The shapes of teeth allow species to eat different foods and survive in unique environments.

Drew Parker and Asmita Tuladhar created this infographic for BIO 173, an introductory biology lab class. Using UMMNH exhibits as inspiration, BIO 173 students created comics and infographics to share foundational concepts in evolution with museum audiences.

Planetarium & Dome Theater
Daily through August

12:30 p.m. Expedition Reef
1:30 p.m.  Sky Tonight
2:30 p.m. Tales of the Maya Skies
3:30 p.m. Sky Tonight

Planetarium & Dome Theater Shows

Tickets: $8 adults, seniors, and children ages 3 & up. Babies without tickets may be required to sit on an adult's lap. Tickets are available the day of the show. Schedule subject to change.

The planetarium is operating at 50% capacity to maximize distance between viewers. Masks are encouraged.

Summer Hours

Take a break from the summer heat and inspire curiosity 7 days a week beginning July 1, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the Majungasaurus, the mastodon couple, and the 35-foot Quetzalcoatlus. There will be planetarium shows every day!

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