The Conner Museum Exhibit is one of the most popular
visitor sites on campus. In these days of instant
internet information, you can easily find an image of
almost any bird or mammal on the web. If you want a good
perspecitive of the size or shape of an animal, however,
nothing quite matches the experience of standing next to
the animal in person. Not many of us will ever get close
to a live wolf or bat, but you can see nearly 700 mounted
birds and mammals in our museum.
You can stare into the eyes of a bison, listen to the
calls of local birds, measure yourself against a moose,
come face to face with a 9 foot tall, 18 foot long
dinosaur skeleton, challenge yourself with animal trivia
flip cards, and feel the luxurious texture of a muskrat
pelt. These are just a few examples of our educational
and hands-on exhibits.
Special Exhibit
Cougs in the Conner Museum: Prowl Our Cats
Dad’s weekend
Friday, Nov. 13, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 14, 10:00 a.m. - noon
In the Conner Museum, Abelson Hall, first floor.
Stroke the backs of our mountain lions and touch the teeth of lions and tigers. This exhibit will take you into the biology of big cats.
Are you a Coug Dad? Look at cougar dads in the wild with us!
Come tell us your stories of mountain lions.
Favorite Exhibits
The Dinosaur
In May 1996 we proudly unveiled the skeleton of a large hadrosaur, Prosaurolophus maximus. It is a full-scale cast of an original from Canada and is a big hit with our visitors.
The Touching Table
Another favorite was also introduced in the spring of 1996. The table gives visitors an up-close look at furs, skulls, teeth, horns and antlers. Kids and adults alike enjoy the table.
Bighorn Sheep
Our Bighorn exhibit is the centerpiece of the East Gallery: four races of North American Bighorn Sheep. It is a breathtaking full-size display donated by the late Rocky Crate.