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Planet Shark: Predator or Prey
Plunge into the underwater world of sharks to learn more about the world's most feared predator.
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Skin: Living Armor, Evolving Identity
An immersive touring exhibition that inspires wonder and curiosity about this uniquely complex organ.
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Speed
An homage to all things motion and time, Speed demonstrates the fastest and slowest things the universe has to offer.
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Boost
This exhibition helps boost your mind and body with hands-on science games and challenges.
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LightPlace
This exhibition promotes skill development and exploratory learning in children 5 and under with fun, hands-on STEM activities.
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Step Outside
Trains and a submarine, native plants and pollinators, record-setting astronomical displays – the Museum campus showcases science and innovation, too!
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The Hyperwall
See local environmental, social, and climate science stories through data.
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Green Science
From rain barrels to a green roof, we keep a green campus and have plenty of pointers on how you can do the same.
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Upcoming Exhibitions
Waiting is the hardest part! But we promise these exhibitions will be worth the wait so mark your calendar!
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