We started the BEYONDbones blog because we wonder. We wonder a lot. We wonder how bees fly, what dark matter looks like, why pregnant women don’t tip over, and even where we may have come from. Among many, many other things.

We think you wonder, too. And we want to make science, and all its fascinating facets, universally, easily, abundantly accessible to everyone who wonders about our world. We believe the best way to do that is by having a conversation, where everyone is invited to share: their knowledge, their insights, their questions and their know-how.

We’ll post our experiences with the Museum world – everything from sneak peeks into cool new exhibits being developed to what it’s like to raise tarantulas – as well as what we think about what’s going on in the world of science. Most importantly, we want to know what you think, what you know, and what you wonder about. We can’t wait to hear from you.

The Museum maintains a variety of online communities where you can interact with curators and staff, watch behind-the-scenes video, check out amazing visitor photography, get the latest Museum and science news, and much more.

If you’re a fan of HMNS in real life – why not share the love on Facebook? As a fan of the Museum, you’ll have access to special ticket offers, contests, behind-the-scenes video, photos, event notifications and more. You can also join our group for updates about our special events, like Mixers, Elixirs and IMAX.

Visit our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes video of upcoming exhibits, interviews with our curators and other notable scientists as well as an insider look into the world of science.

There are some amazing photographers that wander HMNS’ halls – are you one of them? Post your pics of the Museum, surrounding grounds and satellite facilities in the HMNS pool on Flickr, or just stop on by to check out the stunning images created by your fellow visitors. We guarantee they’ll make you see the natural world in a new light.

Follow @hmns on Twitter and be the first to know about Museum news, events, exhibitions, contests and more – in 140 characters or less.

There’s a lot of science news out there – we post links to the newest, strangest and most interesting. Join our network – we’d love to see what you’re tagging, too.

Friend us on MySpace for culture cred – as well as updates about our special events, like Mixers, Elixirs and IMAX and Spirits and Skeletons.