Institute for the Study of Mongolian Dinosaurs

It’s about time you met Binderiya Munkhbat. The list of things that would not have happened without her includes more than half our workshops, almost all our museum tours, understanding and being understood by our drivers, museum directors, politicians, crowds and waiters, not to mention the joy she has brought us every day just by being herself: ultra-reliable, thoughtful and always ready to smile. We couldn’t bear to let her go and we’re thrilled to announce that she’s agreed to keep working with us for the next twelve months from here in UB, translating and developing educational programs. Read More

We set off for the Gobi the morning of September 14th, a team of five. Bolortsetseg hung back in UB on official business and Binderiya, Teddy and I pooled in Gana’s car with Gamba at the reins of the museum.

We were greeted in Dalanzadgad by Tushka and Suugi, two gentlemen involved in economic development, who showed us some of the town’s public art before dinner. Read More

We just got to Dalanzadgad after a break in Ulaanbaatar to make repairs to the Moveable Museum, replenish our workshop supplies, and catch up on all our emails.

Arvaikheer welcomed us with sporadic rain last week and a cozy classroom the color of key lime pie, tucked in the back corner of a children’s library. Read More

Yesterday we said goodbye to Bayankhongor, a sweet, small town nestled between rocky hills and endless green plains.

Read More

After a seven-hour drive from Ulaanbaatar, we arrived in Arvaikheer, named after a famous race horse.

Before we left UB we picked up more camping gear and filled an extra-large shopping cart with food and supplies. Read More

We arrived in Ulaanbaatar around midnight on the night of the 31st, local time. Since then we’ve been preparing for our first expedition southwest to Bayankhongor and Arvaikheer. Read More

Sain baina uu! (Hello!)

Two days to go before we fly to Ulaanbaatar–Bolor from New York and Thea from San Francisco. We’re almost too busy to be excited. Almost. Here’s what happening:

Tires for the Moveable Museum

Last night with two hours to spare, our campaign was fully funded. We finished with 101% at midnight Pacific time. Thank you all so much for your contributions and for spreading the word! We’re delighted and so stoked to start packing for Mongolia! Coming up, we’ll introduce you to the rest of the team as they confirm, send updates from the expedition starting at the end of the month, and get to work on shipping perks. Thank you again!!!!!

– Thea & Bolor