The Art and Science of Photography
Film photography has a unique aesthetic quality that has been popular with artists and photographersfor generations. But film cameras fell out of favor when digital cameras came on the scene.Photographer James Kyle jumped on the digital band wagon, but soon went back to his film camera roots. Kyle says there’s a certain nostalgia with film […]
Aviation’s Best Kept Secret–the Gyroplane
Volare – means to fly in Italian. The next speaker presentation at the Ste. Genevieve Museum learning Center will feature Greg Gremminger who will give you a glimpse of what it’s like to fly in his Italian-made gyroplane, one of aviation’s best kept secrets. Learn all about the history of this unique flying machine and […]
Brickey’s Landing presentation
In the early 1900s, it was John Brickey’s dream to have his own river landing.That dream grew to an entire town, including a quarry.Today, after ownership changing hands numerous times, the quarry is astate-of-the-art limestone facility and part of an international company.Hear the rich history of Brickey’s Landing on Wednesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. […]
Rozier-Audubon exhibit has grand opening
Over 200 years ago, Ferdinand Rozier and John James Audubon embarked on a journey from their hometown in France that brought them to Ste. Genevieve, MO. Carolyn Bach, who has been researching the duo for 15 years, brought their story to life in a brand new exhibit at the museum—Partners in Business, Friends for Life. […]
Mayoral proclamation to commemorate Rozier-Audubon Days
The Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning center will unveil an exciting new exhibit on the lives of Ferdinand Rozier and John James Audubon. Visitors can hear and see this fascinating story during Rozier-Audubon Days, April 12 and 13. To commemorate the event, Mayor Brian Keim signed a special proclamation surrounded by members of the Rozier family. […]
Missouri Stream Team to present program
Dinosaurs of Southeast Missouri
The Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning Center invites you to the next in our speaker series—Dinosaurs of Southeast Missouri on Wednesday, March 13 at 7 pm. You’ll hear the story of the Missouri Dinosaur Dig Site. The Museum will share a video from Linda Hall featuring Pete Makovicky, Director of the dig site, as he discusses […]
Rozier-Audubon Days
The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center would like to announce that April 12th and 13th will be “Rozier-Audubon Days,” sponsored by the Audubon’s Restaurant in Ste. Genevieve. On April 12th at 11am, to commemorate the anniversary of John Audubon and Ferdinand Rozier’s disembarkment from France, the Museum will hold a ribbon cutting for the new […]
January Show-Me Dino Lab & Fossil ID Day
January 31 – This is your chance to watch the Missouri dinosaur be uncovered bone by bone at the Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center. Between 12 pm and 3 pm, bring in your curious fossils, rocks, teeth, bones and curio to get an expert’s opinion on what they are, where they came from and when […]
The Story of Lhoist
Not only is Lhoist a great community partner, they have a fascinating history that spans the world. This speaker presentation is sponsored by Artisan Contracting.