Picturing Science

Xray of a fish shown in pink
This 2D traveling exhibition explores how modern imaging technologies reveal the once-hidden details of the universe.

Whether studying parasites, people, or planets, modern imaging technologies make it possible for scientists to examine details that were previously unobservable.

Picturing Science features more than 20 sets of striking large-format scientific images that were produced in pursuit of scientific knowledge and also resulted in visually arresting art.

A title graphic for Picturing Science is displayed in a long hallway
The exhibition includes an example of ultraviolet fluorescence imaging, which was used here to help scientists distinguish between different species of scorpions.
© AMNH/D. Finnin
Title graphic for Picturing Science exhibition including an image of a galaxy
This dazzling image is actually a composite of 100 different pictures of the galaxy Messier 101, which is located about 10 million light years away. Our own Milky Way galaxy would look very much like this if seen from a similar distance.
© AMNH/M. Shanley
Six squares show colorful mineral samples
An electron microprobe can be used to excite atoms on the surface of a meteorite sample to reveal its mineral composition. Studying meteorites can provide hints about how the planets in our solar system began. 
© AMNH/D. Ebel
Black and white microscopic scan of a yellowjacket antenna
Close-up pictures of a yellowjacket’s antenna and wings are beautiful—but they also help identify the species. Scanning electron microscopy provides high definition images of minuscule features. 
© AMNH/J. Carpenter

The exhibition showcases the wide range of research being conducted by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History, including studies of evolving supernovas, long-buried ancient villages, microscopic hairs on wasp antennae, biological fluorescence, and more. 

 

Specifications

Our 2D panel exhibitions are delivered digitally and are designed to be flexible for display in spaces of various sizes and layouts.

  • Flexible size (130 linear feet)
  • Digital delivery
  • Package includes large-format images, captions, and two direct-to-wall vinyl designs

 

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The American Museum of Natural History's 2D panel exhibitions are ideal for displaying in museums, science centers, libraries, and other public or private spaces. 

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