What kind of educational programs, workshops, or lectures does the museum have?
As a follow-up to a guided tour or just on its own, a Discovery Sheet encourages students to take a closer look at museum objects and exhibits. Written at the high school level, these sheets help students explore museum highlights. Upon request, the museum will supply an original for duplication to hand out as is or for use as a template to create a modified version. The museum also offers free health screenings from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of every month as part of its continuing “National Health Awareness Kickoff” series of programs to explore and identify health awareness issues. Medical professionals are on site to provide in-depth information about a different topic each month. There are also screening areas to have body fat analysis, blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol checked. The museum also offers lectures, movie screenings, teacher training, and special event programs throughout the year to supplement the museum’s exhibitions. A listing of the museum’s e