Discover Egypt during the holidays, Dig for Dinosaurs in Colorado, Explore the Galápagos in Darwin’s footsteps

2010 Family Travel Programs

With American Museum of Natural History Expeditions

AmericanMuseumof Natural History Expeditions (www.amnhexpeditions.org), the first museum educational travel program in the country, sees the return of a perennial favorite and the debut of new destinations for the 2010 family programming.AMNH Expeditionshas offered families the opportunity to experience the world as a living, breathing classroom, capturing youngsters’ attention and imaginations for over 15 years.

Led by study leaders and youth coordinators who focus on the interests of younger participants, the 2010 family programs include:

·         Family Holiday inEgypt

(December 26, 2009–January 06, 2010)

Families can take an adventure into the heart of ancientEgypt—a land of pyramids and pharaohs, gods and goddesses, hidden tombs and golden treasures. This program features opportunities to learn about one of the greatest civilizations of antiquity woven into fun activities for kids and a fascinating lecture program for adults. Featured highlights include the Great Pyramids of Giza,TempleofIsis, and the controversial High Dam atAswan. Guests take a three-night cruise along the scenic Nile River; visit Kom Ombo and the magnificent Valley of the Kings at Luxor; enjoy time browsing the colorful, bustling Khan el-Khalili bazaar; and marvel at the treasures in the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in Cairo. Special travel discounts for children can be found online at www.amnhexpeditions.org.

·         Digging for Dinosaurs: AColoradoFamily Adventure

(July 24–30, 2010 or July 31–August 6, 2010)

Dinosaurs have always captured the imaginations of the very young and not-so-young alike. During this interactive program, families discover some ofNorth America’s intriguing prehistoric residents with Carl Mehling, AMNH Collections Manager for Fossil Amphibians, Reptiles, and Birds, and paleontologist Jonathan Cooley. Travelers search for fossilized bones on hikes through the desert country and dig for dinosaur remains in Mygatt-Moore quarry, whereApatosaurusand[Back to Press Releases Main]