Tyler Kadivar, a Rice University student pursuing a degree in Astrophysics, was our planetarium intern this summer. Over the course of nine weeks, Tyler worked on a variety of projects, including creating closed captions for our playback shows and developing live show...
John and Janyel Taylor, from Ralph Taylor’s Nurseries, are the leaders of the Manasota Florida Nursery Growers Landscape Association (FNGLA). This group of growers and landscapers participate in a charitable project each year, something sustainable that fits the...
Need Some Space? We've Got it for You in May at The Bishop! Do you need your space? We do, too, so we’re celebrating it for an entire month! Come Space Out with us in May during a month full of activities that will bring you as close to space as you can get without...
After 35 Million Years, New Special Exhibition Brings the Nebraska Badlands to Bradenton’s Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Opening Jan. 28, Badlands to Bradenton focuses on the fossil finds from summer paleontology digs and the benefits to Manatee County teachers...
Did you know that manatees can hold their breath for up to 20 minutes while they rest? Or that they have a never-ending supply of teeth — called marching molars — that move forward from the back of their jaw as their old molars wear down and fall out? The Bishop...
Mars Takes Center Stage During Month-Long Celebration of the Red Planet at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Jupiter and Saturn also make special appearances during “Mars Month” Humans have long been fascinated by Mars — for its proximity in our solar system,...
Understanding the Summer Solstice and Learning How to Use Your Telescope Join The Bishop for this free Zoom program on Saturday Are you one of the thousands of people who recently purchased a telescope because you were spending more time at home over the last three...
Despite not being able to welcome visitors into the Museum, The Bishop's educators and staff are continuing to work behind the scenes caring for our animals and our collections and developing new ways to connect with our community. Our newest resource, Museum From...
On Thursday, March 19, animal care staff from The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature returned Collie the manatee to the wild. Partners with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium helped with Collie’s transport and release. Collie, who had been living at The Bishop’s Parker...
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is temporarily closed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The health of our guests, staff and volunteers is our first priority, and we will continue to rely on guidance from public officials about when to reopen. We'll make...
