Traveling Exhibitions

  Dinosaurs Among Us 2D This 2D panel exhibition explores the evolutionary connections between living dinosaurs—birds—and their extinct relatives.   Mirrors: In and Out of Reality Discover how the science of mirrors, reflections and light offers us a deeper understanding of the world around us.   Talking Brains Explore the science of language from the brain’s point of view, and the brain from the viewpoint of its linguistic functions.   Sharks Discover the incredible diversity of this ancient and fascinating group of fishes.   Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages Explore the power of ice and cold in shaping the world we inhabit today.   Extinct and Endangered (2D) Explore endangered insects' impact on our planet through stunning high-resolution photographs.   The Hidden Beauty of Seeds and Fruits (2D) See the carpology collection of the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh like never before.   The Nature of Color Explore the many roles of color in the natural world and across human cultures.   T. rex: The Ultimate Predator T. rex: The Ultimate Predator reveals the amazing story of the most iconic dinosaur in the world.   Unseen Oceans Explore the depths of the world's oceans through the lens of 21st century technology.   Microsculpture (2D) Experience the intricate shapes, colors, and structures of insects in striking high-resolution detail.   Creatures of Light: Nature’s Bioluminescence Meet the extraordinary diversity of organisms that glow, from flickering fireflies to mysterious deep-sea fishes.   Our Senses: An Immersive Experience Find out how our brains shape our perceptions of reality through a series of interactive and immersive galleries.   Nature's Superheroes: Life at the Limits Explore the remarkable "superpowers" that organisms have evolved to survive and thrive, even under extreme conditions.   The Secret World Inside You Your body is brimming with microbes—trillions of them. Explore the ecosystem that is the human microbiome.   Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs Neither birds nor dinosaurs, find out how the unique flying pterosaurs evolved and thrived for nearly 150 million years.   The Power of Poison From a deadly weapon to a life-saving treatment, explore poison's paradoxical roles in nature, myth, health, and history.   The World's Largest Dinosaurs Discover the amazing biology of a group of super-sized dinosaurs: the long-necked and long-tailed sauropods.   Giants, Dragons and Unicorns: The World of Mythic Creatures *For Smaller Galleries* Discover how real animals inspired legends of mermaids, griffins, and other mythic creatures.   Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas *For Smaller Galleries* This exhibition highlights how dinosaurs lived, moved and behaved.   Dragons, Unicorns, and Mermaids: Mythic Creatures Learn about the natural and cultural origins of some of the world’s most enduring mythological creatures.   Inside You (2D) This 2D traveling exhibition introduces visitors to the human microbiome.   Picturing Science (2D) This 2D traveling exhibition explores how imaging technologies reveal once-hidden details of the universe.   Opulent Oceans (2D) This 2D traveling exhibition highlights the integral role scientific illustration has played in undersea discovery.   Natural Histories (2D) This 2D panel exhibition showcases striking illustrations from rare and important scientific works.