Dinos Take Flight
Coming Soon: January 17, 2025 – April 26, 2026
Dinosaurs are taken to new heights in this elegant traveling exhibition—engaging visitors at the intersection of art, science, and history. Archaeopteryx provides a critical bridge between dinosaurs and birds. Starting with the initial discovery in 1861, Archaeopteryx has been an integral part of the discussion of evolution, the origin of birds, and the origin of flight. Scientists from across the globe have conducted extensive research to better understand this “missing link,” and studies continue still.
Funding provided by the Mary Jane Noble Endowed Fund.
Exploring Extinction: The Dodo
Coming Soon: January 17, 2025 – April 26, 2026
Exploring Extinction: The Dodo looks into the life and death of this iconic creature as a case of human-driven extinction. Starting with pristine Mauritius, this traveling exhibition reveals the tragedy that ensued as humans expanded across the oceans and explores the means to stop and even reverse those tragedies today.
Funding provided by the Dorothy C. Higginbotham Endowed Fund.
