MYTHIC CREATURES: DRAGONS, UNICORNS & MERMAIDS

"A brilliant curatorial idea" —The New York Times

"On a scale of one to ten…a mythical ten." —The New Yorker

"Harry Potter would probably feel right at home here." —Associated Press

For thousands of years, mythical beasts such as dragons, unicorns, and mermaids have roamed imaginations from China to Australia, Europe, the Americas and beyond. Delving into this world of fantastic creatures from the oceans, land, and air, Mythic Creatures will answer questions about these creatures' origins, cultural importance, enduring hold on the human imagination, and the evolution of scientific understanding about the natural world. The exhibition will use a combination of live animals (such as bats, frogs, owls, and scorpions), taxidermy specimens, fossils, magnificent ancient and modern cultural objects, and absorbing multimedia and interactive technology to create an incredible experience that will enthrall visitors of all ages.

Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York, in collaboration with The Field Museum, Chicago; Canadian Museum of Civilization, Gatineau; Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney; and Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta.

Visit the Mythic Creatures Website

For more information, please contact:
Ray Salva
212-496-3682
salva@amnh.org