Programs & Events
The Cal Poly Humboldt Natural History Museum offers a number of rotating workshops hosted by local experts that focus on a variety of specific topics.
Play & Pack Adventure Backpacks
Explore Nature with the Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt!
At the Natural History Museum of Cal Poly Humboldt, we believe every great adventure starts with curiosity. Our Play & Pack Adventure Backpacks turn any outdoor outing into a fun, hands on learning experience for kids and families!
Each backpack is packed with exciting tools, activities, and scavenger hunts that bring nature to life. Whether exploring towering Redwoods, spotting wildlife at the Arcata Marsh, or uncovering treasures along the Beach and Dunes, kids will discover the magic of the natural world, all while having a blast outdoors.
Three Unique Adventures to Explore:
Majestic Redwoods: Stand among ancient giants and uncover the secrets of these incredible forests.
Arcata Marsh: Watch birds, explore wetlands, and learn why these ecosystems matter.
Beach & Dunes: Search tide pools, track animal footprints, and see how the coastline changes every day.
Complete all three adventures. Earn a special NHM Explorer Patch to celebrate your journey! Collect all three.
Grab a backpack, head outside, and let curiosity lead the way. Adventure awaits right here in Humboldt!
Call the Natural History Museum to reserve your Adventure Backpack (707) 826-4480.
This project was generously funded by the Humboldt Sponsors.
Scientific Illustration
An appreciation of nature and art come together in this after hours museum experience. Each Scientific Illustration Evening will feature different behind the scenes museum specimens and scientific illustrations pointers. Reserve your spot now, space is limited.
Monthly Speaker Series
We strive to offer thought-provoking and informative evening lectures to the community at large with a wide variety of nature based topics from dinosaurs to dinoflagellates. Donations are appreciated.
Summer Youth Camps
Each summer the NHM offers Summer Science Youth Camps on a variety of topics. All camps include hands-on exploration, inquiry, arts integration, activities, and games.
Discovery Days
We offer a variety of Discovery Days with interactive hands-on activities for the whole family. Each one has a theme!
Workshops
The NHM partners with other community organizations to offer specialized workshops for an in-depth experience on a variety of topics.
