Current Exhibitions

June 25, 2010 – January 16, 2011
View the Brazilian Amazon and its people in this photo exhibit by fine art photographer Tory Read. More than 30 black-and-white images tell the documentary story of a journey down the river, and eight large-format color pinhole images convey a dreamlike impression of life along the river.

This interactive educational center is geared toward children and families who like fun, hands-on activities.

Two mummies teach modern scientists how the ancient civilization of Egypt regarded its living and preserved its dead.

Expedition Health is about YOUR human body—how it is constantly changing and adapting in ways you can see, measure, and optimize through the choices you make.

Tunnel beneath the earth in a re-created mine and examine a host of colorful crystals and minerals found both locally and globally.

Shelter. Food. Clothing. Tools. Experience the incredible diversity among Native American groups and the practicality and artistry of their everyday objects.

A journey through the eons allows you to trace the evolution of life on Earth, from single-celled organisms to lumbering dinosaurs to the inhabitants of today’s world.

Explore the universe and your place in it in this dynamic and highly interactive exhibition.

Animals big and small come to life in exquisitely detailed dioramas that transport you around the world.