After Hours: A Dam Good Night at the Bell!

Here’s your chance to rub shoulders with the glitterati of the beaver world, in special evening hours at the Bell! BeaverCON is an annual, international conference for wetlands and wildlife, held this fall at the University of Minnesota. On this closing day of the conference, our galleries, Touch and See Lab, and planetarium will be open, and Beaver experts and organizations will be on hand to share their expertise. Hear about why we’ve gathered together for the sake of beavers, and what beavers can teach us about making community. Try your hand at fun beaver-themed challenges, see beaver specimens (and sketch them too), and learn about the giant beaver and why it’s the perfect state fossil for Minnesota. Explore the beaver’s role in bringing balance with the Bell Museum’s On Native Land team, learn about research on beavers, make a beaver button, and see a special shadow puppet experience! While you’re here, be sure to see our new exhibition, Wild Beauty: The Botanical Art of the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden Florilegium. Artists from the project will be on hand for demonstrations and gallery tours! Minnesota Night Skies Grab a ticket and join our planetarium staff as we take a look at the sky above Minnesota, including seasonal constellations, the Moon, and visible planets. There’s something in the sky for everyone. Showtimes: 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm Planetarium tickets Why Beavers? Hear from beaver expert Dr. Emily Fairfax, Associate Professor of Geography, University of Minnesota. She’ll explain why beavers are great, and why you should care! 5:45 pm, 6:45 pm, 7:45 pm The Beaver Woman: A Tale of Curiosity See a shadow puppet interpretation of Dorothy Richards’ memoir, Beaversprite. From the Beaver Puppet Collaborative, performed with live musical accompaniment. 7:30 pm (one showing only) Artist Tours of Wild Beauty Join Kathy Creger, Denise Williams, and Marilyn Garber for demonstrations and tours of the exhibition Wild Beauty: The Botanical Art of the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden Florilegium, available throughout the evening Partners Beaver Institute St. Anthony Falls Laboratory Science Museum of Minnesota Fairfax Beaver Lab The Beaver Puppet Collaborative This is an in-person event at the Bell Museum and is included in the cost of regular admission. Hours & Admission Directions & Parking The Bell Museum is fully committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are proud to offer multiple services or resources detailed at the link below. For additional information or to request an accommodation, please contact the accessibility office at 612-625-4511 or [email protected]. Museum Accommodations