Missouri History Museum

Daily 10a.m. - 5p.m.; Tuesday 10a.m. - 8p.m
Summer hours (Memorial day through Labor Day) Daily - 10a.m. - 6p.m.; Tuesday 10a.m. - 8p.m.

Valid until: Mar 7, 2010

Through objects, costumes, stage settings, recorded media and live performance spaces, museum visitors will be surrounded with the energetic life and legacy of Katherine Dunham. To mark the centennial of her birth, the exhibition explores Katherine Dunham's research and work in anthropology, her revolutionary dance technique, her film career, her global activism and her enduring legacy.

Valid until: Jan 3, 2010

Treasure! explores the history of treasure hunting--including sunken pirate plunder, the gold rushes of the Old West, hidden caches or family heirlooms in the attic. The entire family will enjoy exploring the science, state-of-the-art technology and mythology of hunting--and protecting--jewels, coins and precious metals in this special exhibition brimming with rare artifacts; family fun; informational videos; and treasure hunting tales from across the globe.

Children 12 and under are free

Valid until: May 2, 2010

Race is a powerful concept that shapes how one sees others and is seen by others, yet the public poorly understands what race is, and inherent assumptions and misconceptions about race affect scientific and scholarly research. To clarify what race is and what race isn’t, the American Anthropological Association (AAA), with its sections, members and other science and humanities organizations, including the Science Museum of Minnesota, developed an interactive museum exhibition, RACE: Are We So Different?, that allows visitors to learn the history of race, the role of science in that history and the subtle and obtrusive expressions of race and racism in institutions and daily lives.