Exhibition Highlights
About the Exhibition
Whales: Giants of the Deep transports visitors to the vibrant underwater world of the mightiest animals on Earth.
Whale Evolution
Whales are mammals, and their ancestors once lived on land. So how did they come to live in the sea?
Whale Biology
Whales are divided into two main kinds – baleen and toothed. These two groups are broken into smaller and smaller groups until they get down to individual species.
Whale People
For centuries, humans have revered whales, hunted them, and explored their astounding adaptations to life in the sea.
For Educators
The Whales: Giants of the Deep exhibition takes an in-depth look at these marine mammals and the role they have played for thousands of years in human cultures. This comprehensive guide will help you explore the exhibition with your students.
Related Programs
Visit the Museum this season for exciting programs about whales and oceanic habitats.
Whales: Giants of the Deep was developed and presented by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. This exhibition was made possible through the support of the New Zealand Government.
The American Museum of Natural History gratefully acknowledges the Richard and Karen LeFrak Exhibition and Education Fund.
Generous support for Whales: Giants of the Deep has been provided by the Eileen P. Bernard Exhibition Fund.