Visitors will be able to touch one of the Bristle Mammoth’s bones, see some of the evidence for human activity at this site (such as removing edible tissues from parts of the carcass), and explore how the Bristle Mammoth’s bones, teeth and tusks will help scientists understand how these animals lived and why they went extinct.

The Bristle Mammoth will be on display beginning Saturday, November 5, 2016. The U-M Museum of Natural History will have extended hours for the opening weekend: Saturday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

The opening weekend will include special programs, donor events and hands-on activities to celebrate the new exhibit.