The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History proudly announces the opening of its exhibit, Dog Tales: The Human Canine Connection, on display from November 18 - April 29.

This exclusive in-house exhibit showcases the fascinating natural history of dogs, their closest canine relatives, and their special bond with humans.

On Friday, November 18, at 6:30 pm, the public is invited to a free opening event with a captivating presentation by Dr. Angela Perri, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Texas A&M University.

A reception featuring wine, appetizers, live music, and gallery viewing will follow featuring photo opportunities with Reveille X, the First Lady of Aggieland, from 7:15 - 8:15 pm. Pet therapy dogs from Aggieland Pets with a Purpose, and a K-9 dog from the TAMU Police K-9 Unit will also be on hand.

For safety reasons, only highly trained service dogs are also allowed to attend the opening reception.

Enjoy beautiful specimens of wolves, coyotes, jackals, and foxes, stunning photographs, cultural artifacts, and interactive displays from the TAMU Visual Arts Program.

Other partners include the Biodiversity Research and Teaching Collections, the School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Cushing Memorial Library, the Baylor University Mayborn Museum Complex, and private lenders.