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The Lichens and Mosses of the Berkshires
Wednesday, 09/15
Join Dr. Scott LaGreca, Berkshire Museum's Natural Science Coordinator, at Bascom Lodge atop Mount Greylock. He?ll explain how surveys of local lichens and mosses help monitor critical environmental issues such as air pollution, invasive species, and global warming. Weather permitting. Presentation is free and open to the public, followed by an optional pre-fixe dinner. For dinner reservations call (413)743-1591. For directions visit www.bascomlodge.net.

Third Thursdays
Thursday, 09/16

3rdthursday

Berkshire Museum members and Berkshire County residents enjoy free admission to Wrapped!

Inside Pahat
Saturday, 09/18
1:30 p.m.

3rdthursday

Take a guided 3-D virtual fly-through of our mummy Pahat. Explore how cutting-edge technology is being used to decipher mysteries in mummification. In partnership with Berkshire Medical Center.

Medical Mysteries Revealed
Saturday, 09/25
1:00 p.m.
Experts from Berkshire Medical Center discuss the diseases that plagued the mummies on view in Wrapped! and explain the medical procedures available to treat them if they were alive today. BMC radiology staff lead a 3-D guided fly-through inside the mummies? bodies using state-of-the-art CT scan technology. Free with Museum admission

Woodland Style Book Signing
Saturday, 09/25
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Meet artist and author Marlene Marshall to celebrate the launch of Woodland Style, a book about art inspired by nature. Published by Storey Publishing. Free

CET Green House Tour Kick Off
Friday, 10/01
5:30 p.m.

Preview local homes and buildings on the annual Green Buildings Tour. Tour hosts will discuss the varied approaches to green construction and energy conservation. For more information on the speakers and October 2nd tour click on the link below.

Free In Partnership with Center Ecological Technology


www.cetonline.org

Wally's 13th Birthday
Monday, 10/11

Our landmark stegosaurus is 13 years old! Celebrate Wally's birthday by creating colorful Wally mobiles in an art-making workshop from 1- 3 p.m. Sing Happy Birthday to Wally at 2 p.m., then enjoy birthday cake and punch. Crafts and refreshments while supplies last.



Free with Museum admission

Inside Pahat
Saturday, 10/16
1:30 p.m.

3rdthursday

Take a guided 3-D virtual fly-through of our mummy Pahat. Explore how cutting-edge technology is being used to decipher mysteries in mummification. In partnership with Berkshire Medical Center.

Third Thursdays
Thursday, 10/21

3rdthursday

Berkshire Museum members and Berkshire County residents enjoy free admission to Wrapped!

Mummies Unwrapped!
Saturday, 10/30
8:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Berkshire Museum partners with Berkshire Shenanigans to wrap up our Egyptian exhibition with a spooky dance party featuring a DJ and a live band. Complimentary appetizers; cash bar. $20 in advance; $15 members; $25 at the door

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