Special Exhibitions

Now on View

Extreme Mammals
On view March 2 – August 18, 2013

Examine some of the oddest and most intriguing animals of all time. From the speedy to the slothful, the towering to the tiny, and the furry to the armor-clad, come nose-to-snout with an amazing array of extraordinary critters. Stand beneath the largest land mammal that ever lived, and peek at a creature so small that it weighed no more than a dollar bill!
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Form Revisited
On view March 2 – August 18, 2013
A special exhibition featuring contemporary wildlife art of Pen Brady. This collection of 25 original acrylic and India ink paintings reveals eye-catching portrayals of birds, insects, fish, mammals and flowers.

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Marco Polo: Man & Myth
Opens September 2013

Making its North American premiere, this special exhibition highlights the life, travels and legacy of Marco Polo, whose epic 13^th century journey spanned 24 years and 24,000 miles. More than 80 objects, including coins, ceramics, artworks, maps, and more, help tell the story of cultural influences and customs, and highlight the impact of exchanging ideas.  Exhibition galleries are linked by passageways that illustrate the strange landscapes and cultures encountered on his journey, which were chronicled in one of the most important travelogues of all time, The Travels of Marco Polo.

Dates and titles subject to change.