There’s a pocket gopher in the Draper Museum’s research collection A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaMarch 6, 2025 A 1-minute audio snapshot highlighting a museum object from the […]
Draper Natural History Museum
Draper Natural History Museum staff and volunteers work with museum exhibits, programs, labwork, and conduct ecological research in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. They also keep up with and share wildlife and science news and issues related to this world-renowned, natural treasure.
Ice patch exhibit shares objects from the past
Draper museum ice patch exhibit shares objects from the past A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaFebruary 12, 2025 A 1-minute audio snapshot highlighting a museum object from the […]
Draper museum puts bones back together to share about Yellowstone-area wildlife
Draper museum puts bones back together to share about Yellowstone-area wildlife A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaFebruary 6, 2025 A 1-minute audio snapshot highlighting a museum object from […]
How to “Read” a Bison: Basics for Visitors
Bison are some of the most iconic animals in Yellowstone. While they may appear docile, bison do not view individual humans as a significant threat. Their immense size and strength […]
A Golden Mystery: The Unexpected Presence of Western Meadowlarks in Winter
It truly feels like springtime when I hear the flutelike melody of the Western Meadowlark. This strikingly colorful member of the blackbird family can be seen sporting a vibrant yellow […]
A bird trainer shares a story about a raven
A bird trainer shares a story about a raven A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaJanuary 22, 2025 A 1-minute audio snapshot highlighting a museum object from the collection […]
