NOTE: This event is now sold out.

World renowned author, autism researcher, and animal scientist Temple Grandin explores the psychology of animals and how they think in this premiere program associated with The Horse.

Support for education and public programs during The Horse comes from Wells Fargo.

Extraordinary communication between humans and horses is no more exquisitely expressed than through skilled horsemanship. Sometimes referred to as “horse whispering,” or “natural horsemanship,” Josh Nichol is a world-renowned horseman hailing from Alberta, Canada, who prefers simply to explore the art and artistry of human-horse communication. Bring the family for an introduction to human-horse communication.

Curator of Mammalogy at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, Ross MacPhee is the co-curator of The Horse, and an expert in the archaeology and paleontology of horses. Join MacPhee for an exciting look into the long history of horses and their kin.

Through monthly meetings and workshops, a cohort of early childhood educators use the Museum to explore questions about the dynamic, multi-modal learning that results from creative play and inquiry-based early childhood learning in the more informal environments of museums and other public educational spaces. For additional information contact Leah Sanders. 

Reno artist Maria Partridge’s horse paintings are well known in the region. Join Maria for an exploration of the ubiquitous animals inspiring her artwork.

Support for the Art Bite series comes from Nevada Arts Council and Nevada Humanities. 

Horse enthusiast Carol Nicholson rescued a wild horse foal and nursed her back to health. The horse, named Miracle, is now the Bureau of Land Management’s “poster horse” success story highlighting the Bureau’s wild horse and burro programs.

Support for the Art Bite series comes from Nevada Arts Council and Nevada Humanities. 

The entire museum will close one hour early, at 5 pm, to prepare for a special event. We will resume normal business hours on Sunday, February 7.

Taking the classic modernist tradition as a starting point, Craig Steely’s architecture is known for its crisp lines and clarity of vision. Celebrating the design process as a truly creative endeavor, Steely has explored unique sites across California and Hawaii, and has developed a singular architecture rooted to its context. Networking hour with cash bar in chez louie at 5pm. Lecture follows at 6pm.

The entire museum, including chez louie, will close early (4 pm) to prepare for a special event. We will resume normal business hours on Sunday, January 24.

ALL COMPLIMENTARY RESEVATIONS FOR THIS EVENT ARE TAKEN.  THE EVENT IS SOLD OUT.  Doors open at 10 am on Saturday.  Please show a valid Membership card upon entry and bring your printed reservation receipt. If you do not have a printed reservation receipt, a guest list will be available at the door.

Entertainment sponsored by Anne Brockinton Lee and Robert M. Lee