ULM Museum of Natural History hosts Mystery Mondays on June 22 & 29

Published June 16, 2026

ULM Museum of Natural History Mystery Mondays

Want to go?  

WHAT: Mystery Mondays at the ULM Museum of Natural History 

WHEN: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Monday, June 22 and Monday, June 29 

WHERE: Hanna Hall, 1st Floor, 708 University Ave.  

COST: Free 

MONROE, La. – The ULM Museum of Natural History is inviting the public to help solve the mystery at Mystery Mondays on Monday, June 22, and Monday, June 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on both days. This free event for ages 4 to adult allows children and their parents to follow clues, explore the exhibits, and discover what colorful creature is hiding in the museum.  

"One of the things we love most about Mystery Mondays is seeing families discover the Museum of Natural History together," said Amanda Thompson, Director of the ULM Museum of Natural History. "Parents, grandparents, and children are making memories while exploring exhibits, solving clues, and learning about the natural world side by side.”  

Visitors to the museum on Mystery Mondays will pick up a detective sheet at the front desk that will lead them on a self-guided tour of the museum, where they will discover clues and solve the mystery, with the solvers earning a prize. The event is come-and-go, so attendees may arrive at any time between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.  

Mystery Mondays kicked off earlier this month on June 1, with many participants joining in on the fun. The mystery is different each week, so everyone is encouraged to return or come for the first time on June 22 and June 29.  

“These pop-up events provide a fun and engaging way for the public to experience the museum, and they often leave with a new appreciation for the fascinating stories found within our collections,” added Thompson. “Mystery Mondays began as a creative way to introduce more people to the museum, and the positive response has shown us how valuable these shared experiences can be. We look forward to offering more opportunities like this in the future." 

Founded in 1962, the ULM Museum of Natural History has grown into one of the largest university museums in the region. Currently housed on the first floor of Hanna Hall on the ULM campus, the museum features a variety of science-related exhibits, including invertebrates, mammals, fish, fossils, reptiles, amphibians, birds, archaeology, and more.  

The museum is not open for regular hours during the ULM summer break, but will reopen for regular hours when the fall semester begins on August 24. The museum regularly hosts tours for school and organizational groups. Groups are asked to email ahead to schedule tours. The museum can be reached at (318) 342-1868 or naturalhistory@ulm.edu.  

Learn more by visiting the ULM Museum of Natural History website.