SPECIAL EXHIBITS

The Delaware Museum of Natural History enhances the visitor experience by hosting several traveling exhibits each year. This added benefit in the spacious Ederic Exhibit Hall broadens the scope of natural history content beyond what is covered in the Museum’s permanent displays. The changing material inspires specialized programming in the Education Division, with accompanying choices in summer camp and Young Explorers classes.

Tree Houses
May 29 - September 6, 2010

Spend some time hanging out in the trees! Immerse yourself in an indoor tree house and explore firsthand who lives in trees through stereoscopic viewfinders, tracking clues, natural artifacts, and sound. The lively setting will have visitors roaming from tree to tree to house as they discover the many habitats that trees provide for animals large and small — and people, too. Uncover fascinating facts about who actually lives in trees, what kinds of animal clues to look and listen for in the forest, and how people use trees for their homes. The centerpiece of the exhibit is two tree house structures built of sustainably-harvested and locally milled wood. Visitors enter via a universally accessible ramp. More information.

Sponsored by DuPont. Funded by Jane’s Trust, the Cabot Family Charitable Trust, and the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Created by Environmental Exhibit Collaborative.

 
Be the Dinosaur: Life in the Cretaceous
October 2, 2010 - January 9, 2011

Imagine the world from a dinosaur’s perspective! Designed with the assistance of world-renowned paleontologists, this hands-on exhibit brings dinosaurs to life through interactive digital simulation. Visitors take the controls at one of the state-of-the-art “simulator pods” to experience prehistoric adventures depicted on-screen in high definition. A dinosaur safari jeep lets young visitors visit the virtual Cretaceous on a guided tour of the same digital realm experienced in the simulator pods. This traveling exhibit from Eureka Exhibits is sponsored by DuPont.

Tarantulas: Alive and Up Close
February 11 - May 30, 2011

Experience tarantulas in a new light on this journey of scientific discovery. Focusing on the diverse and natural beauty of these giants of the spider world, this exhibit provides a uniquely engaging educational experience. Colorful graphics showcasing the natural history and fascinating facts of tarantulas are displayed alongside a stunning array of live tarantulas, giving visitors an up close and personal view of their hidden world.