Past Exhibitions
Ticketed Exhibition
A:shiwi A:wan Ulohnanne—The Zuni World
A new exhibition of 31 contemporary Zuni map art paintings in on view through January 12, 2014.
October 17, 2013 — January 12, 2014
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Addressing the Statue
Explore the history and interpretations of the Equestrian Statue.
July 16, 2019 — January 23, 2022
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Beautiful Creatures
Featuring more than 100 designs inspired by animal forms from the world’s great jewelry houses and artisans.
June 12, 2021 — September 19, 2021
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Brain: The Inside Story
Find out how the brain works, how it changes through life, and what scientists are discovering about the brain today.
November 20, 2010 — August 14, 2011
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Climate Change
Explore the science and impact of climate change, and discover how individuals and nations can reduce carbon footprints.
October 18, 2008 — August 16, 2009
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Countdown to Zero: Defeating Disease
Find out about global efforts to contain or eradicate ancient afflications via social and scientific innovations.
January 13, 2015 — May 29, 2017
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Creatures of Light
Welcome to the world of bioluminescence—the generation of light by living things, from fireflies to anglerfish.
June 2, 2021 — September 5, 2021
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¡Cuba!
Explore Cuba's extraordinary biodiversity and unique culture through our immersive exhibits.
November 21, 2016 — August 13, 2017
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Darwin
Learn about Charles Darwin's observations of nature and how he transformed our understanding of the living world.
November 19, 2005 — August 20, 2006
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Dinosaurs Among Us
Dinosaurs Among Us examines how one group of dinosaurs evolved into fascinating living creatures we call birds.
March 18, 2016 — January 2, 2017
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Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries
Find out how new technologies are helping to solve persistent and puzzling dinosaur mysteries.
May 14, 2005 — January 8, 2006
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Einstein
Peer at the world through the eyes of Einstein, an extraordinary scientist and self-proclaimed "citizen of the world."
November 15, 2002 — January 1, 2003
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Extreme Mammals
Explore the surprising and sometimes bizarre world of extinct and living mammals.
May 16, 2009 — January 3, 2010
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Fighting Dinos
More than 30 scientifically important dinosaur and other ancient animal fossils ever discovered in Mongolia's Gobi Desert.
October 29, 2000 — October 29, 2000
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Frogs: A Chorus of Colors
Explore the rich diversity of frogs and learn about their evolution, biology, and the threats they face today.
May 18, 2013 — January 5, 2014
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Horse
Discover more about horses' history and find out how our two species became powerfully linked.
May 17, 2008 — January 4, 2009
Space Show
Journey to the Stars
Narrated by Academy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg, Journey to the Stars explores the birth, life, and death of stars.
July 4, 2009 — November 1, 2013
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Lonesome George
On June 24, 2012, the last Pinta Island giant tortoise from the Galápagos Islands, Lonesome George, died of natural causes.
September 19, 2014 — January 4, 2015
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Mummies
Get an up-close look at rarely-exhibited mummies.
March 20, 2017 — January 7, 2018
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Mythic Creatures
Track the origins of legendary creatures including dragons, unicorns, mermaids, and sea serpents.
May 26, 2007 — January 6, 2008
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Nature's Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters
Natural events remind us that we are small and vulnerable—and that living on this dynamic planet will always entail risk.
November 14, 2014 — August 9, 2015
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Opulent Oceans
See exquisite reproductions of extraordinary scientific illustrations from the Museum's Library.
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Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Culture
Take a journey around the world and through time as you consider some of the most challenging issues of our time.
November 17, 2012 — August 11, 2013
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Our Senses: An Immersive Experience
Explore 11 funhouse-like spaces in this highly experiential exhibition that dares you to trust your senses.
November 20, 2017 — January 1, 2019
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Picturing Science
Stunning large-format images showcase research conducted at the Museum as well as the tools used in scientific studies.
June 25, 2011 — December 7, 2014
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The Power of Poison
As defense against predators, lethal weapon, or lifesaving treatment, the story of poison is surprising at every turn.
November 16, 2013 — August 10, 2014
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Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs
Pterosaurs have puzzled paleontologists for centuries, but new discoveries are revealing more about these ancient reptiles.
April 5, 2014 — January 4, 2015
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Race to the End of the Earth
Exhibition recounting one of the most stirring tales of Antarctic exploration: the race to reach the South Pole in 1911-1912.
May 29, 2010 — January 2, 2011
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The Secret World Inside You
Explore the human microbiome and find out how rapidly evolving science is reshaping our ideas about human health.
November 7, 2015 — August 14, 2016
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Shackleton
This exhibition documented one of the greatest tales of survival: Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914 voyage to the Antarctic.
January 1, 1999 — October 11, 1999
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Traveling the Silk Road
Step 1,000 years back in time to experience the sights, sounds, and stories of the greatest trading route in history.
November 14, 2009 — August 15, 2010
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T. rex: The Ultimate Predator
A jaw-dropping exhibition about the world's most iconic dinosaur.
March 11, 2019 — March 14, 2021
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Unseen Oceans
A marvelous, alien world lies hidden beneath the sunlit surface. Experience an ocean you never imagined.
March 12, 2018 — August 18, 2019
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Water: H2O = Life
Find out more about water, which is named in every language and without which no living thing exists.
November 1, 2007 — May 26, 2008
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Whales: Giants of the Deep
Whales: Giants of the Deep transports visitors to the vibrant underwater world of the mightiest animals on Earth.
March 23, 2013 — January 5, 2014
Ticketed Exhibition
The World's Largest Dinosaurs
Discover some of the largest dinosaurs ever to walk the Earth and explore the amazing biology of sauropods.
April 11, 2011 — January 2, 2012
Exhibition
The Nature of Color
Last chance! Explore what color tells us about the natural world–and ourselves.
March 9, 2020 — December 5, 2021