Missouri Institute of Natural Science

Hello museum friends, some of our staff went to our gift shop supplier today and bought some amazing things. One of a kind minerals and decorative fossils along with our usual goodies. If you are looking for a unique gift for a loved one or just looking to treat yourself to a special present , I think we have what you need.

Many new additions to our museum today. The largest is that of a fossil fish pachyrhizodus from western Kansas, it is nearly 7ft long. As well as fossil shrimp, trilobites and so much more. Come out and enjoy our new fossils and while you are here see the latest work on Henry.

Henry has his Santa hat on and the tree is up. Even decorated the Christmas stromatolite, not pictured but certainly a festive sight to see.

Tonight was work night on Henry and there was a special surprise revealed to the crew by our research colleague Henry(who helps us with Henry), there are 4 different individuals named Henry including Henry, associated with Henry the dinosaur. We thought we would share that surprise with you too. The pictures show thin sections of Henry's chevron bone from the tail. The bone cells are visible, the white holes are where blood flowed to keep Henry's bones alive. We will post more pics and details later but for now, enjoy the sneak peak at science being done on the planet's largest triceratops.

A huge thanks to volunteer Daniel for not only donating the funds to purchase a new 3d printer but setting it up too. Today after a quick test print of a glow in the dark pterodactyl we will begin printing the lower jaw of Henry.

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