Stories
Welcome to Stories, a place to explore—and be inspired by—the wonder of our natural and cultural worlds.
High-Flying Scientists
Nearly a century ago, Hildegarde Howard, an accomplished avian paleontologist, began her career at the museums. She ultimately reached one of the most elevated perches—Curator of Science.
Snails, Camera, Action!
SnailBlitz slimes forward until March 31. For the first time, the public will vote on the winning images from April 1–7!
Small Wonders
NHM’s new Scanning Electron Microscope Lab connects guests with big science and tiny specimens.
Weaving a Shared Culture
Two Pacific Islander artists at NHM combine a traditional craft with contemporary weaving and design
Aaron Celestian Saves the Planet
No big deal, but our Curator of Mineral Sciences has a few Earth-shattering ideas—how to cure disease, protect the environment, and find extraterrestrial life.
Big Bee Bonanza
Help digitize NHM's bee collections and keep bees buzzing with this crowd-sourced community science project