In October, I had the pleasure of participating in the third of four scheduled meetings of our Interpretive Planning Advisory Committee.  As you might remember, this committee is charged with helping us in our work with the Haley Sharpe Design firm to redevelop, enhance and better integrate the Museum's stories about our region's history, environment and people.  The committee is composed of a very diverse group of individuals from the region and beyond, including humanities and history scholars, museum and zoo directors, business people, board members, conservationists and designers. 

For two days I was captivated by the committee's intellect and level of discussion, including subjects as diverse as the settlement and economic development of our area,  biodiversity, "Southern sensibilities," wildlife biology, slavery, population and cultural dynamics, migration, immigration, architecture, and even old vs. new Tallahassee.  I was especially impressed by how well Bill Haley integrated and shaped the diversity of subjects being discussed into... [ more ]

Come meet two visiting Brown-nosed Coatis and learn about their fascinating lives in the woodlands of South America. Coatis are active, raccoon like animals, which have a long ringed tail and a flexible, upturned, elongated snout. The mammals are known for being expert climbers who enjoy sleeping in trees, as well as foraging for food in the forest canopy.

The Brown-nosed Coatis are now on display and ready to meet Tallahassee Museum visitors on November 20, 2010 beginning at 9:00 a.m.  The Coatis are visiting from the Central... [ more ]