NaturalHistMuseumJa

Natural History Museum of Jamaica is responsible for preserving Jamaica's natural heritage by collecting and documenting plants and animals in Jamaica

[UNICEF Jamaica @UNICEFJamaica]

Throwback to this year’s International Day for Women & #GirlsInSTEM (Feb 11) where the UWI–UNICEF Walking in Her Footsteps STEM Tour & NHMJ Afternoon with a Scientist took place at the @IoJ_jamaica @iloveNHMJ.

It was a day filled with inspiration, discovery & hands-on learning!

[UNICEF Jamaica @UNICEFJamaica]

From STEM activities to meeting amazing Jamaican women scientists & their mentees, students explored how science shapes & serves our society.

The event is part of the @UWImona x @UNICEFJamaica EM² Walking in Her Footsteps mentorship programme, supporting girls & #WomenInSTEM.

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Here's some more cool facts about our bats in Jamaica with @DamionWhyte8

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Come on down to 10 East Street, downtown Kingston to view our newest exhibition now open to the public. Learn a few facts about the bat species in Jamaica! 🇯🇲

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Throwback to our celebration of endemic birds of Jamaica at our recent CEBF (Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival) DIY Bird Feeders Workshop at the Institute of Jamaica on May 29, 2025.

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Happy New Year!
- from the NHMJ Team

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There is still time, if your interested in participating in the Natural History Museum of Jamaica's monthly event: "An Afternoon with a Scientist" programme. Hear from our very own Janelle Morris as she presents on plant conservation geared towards students in grades 4-6.

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@KeronC_Campbell

[RoostersWorldja @RoostersWorldja]

Datura is a genus of 9 species of poisonous flowering plants belonging to the family Solanaceae. They are commonly known as daturas, but also known as devil's trumpets, I observed this lovely plant Downtown, Kingston. It was likely introduced to #Jamaica.
#Biologist

[Birds Caribbean @BirdsCaribbean]

Quick! What’s the smallest bird in the world?🐝 😉

Now here's the real test 🧐—which #Caribbean endemic #hummingbird holds the title of “second smallest bird in the world” ?
It's the the tiny Vervain Hummingbird!✨ https://t.co/FhPJSDo4t1

📸 Simon Best, Abhishek Shroti

[NaturalHistMuseumJa @iloveNHMJ]

Lovely!

[RoostersWorldja @RoostersWorldja]

I believe this has made the sixth species of Cicadas I have encountered in Jamaica this year. I have seen a specimen on @inaturalist, and I was looking for it. I was also caught off guard by another specimen that flew pass me. Today I got this specimen for the @iloveNHMJ

[RoostersWorldja @RoostersWorldja]

We need reporters to do more in depth pieces on the environment in Jamaica. I am happy that we are doing more documentaries, however it was not about a happy event. Let's see what we can do to bring back the river to some level of normality, if that's possible in our own way.

[Institute of Jamaica @IoJ_jamaica]

Mr. Leslie Harrow, Executive Director, IOJ ,The Honourable Olivia Grange, OJ,CD,MP Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, Mrs.Tracy Commock,Director, NHMJ, Dr. Kirt Henry Director, ACIJ/ JMB. At the Floral Tribute in honour of The RT.Excellent Norman W.Manley

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@KeronC_Campbell

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Be sure to use the link below to register for this webinar: https://t.co/AJU0dstpHO

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Join us on June 29, 2023 at 9:30am EST as the UWI Museum in Collaboration with the Hunterian & the Natural History Museum of Jamaica present "Repatriation, Natural History Collections & Knowledge Co-Production: The Case of the Giant Jamaican Galliwasp"

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Be sure to use the link below to register for this webinar. https://t.co/AJU0dstpHO

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@Petchary 😱

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@Petchary indeed!

[Science News @ScienceNews]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first vaccine against RSV. The vaccine’s maker, GlaxoSmithKline, will have to monitor for safety concerns.
https://t.co/gW4bgMN2bG

[Institute of Jamaica @IoJ_jamaica]

The Earth Day Competition gives a voice to children to creatively express their support of the cause of preserving the Earth's environment, underscoring the IOJ's commitment to providing a space that stimulates and encourages the next generation.

Here are some highlights!