Current Exhibits
Biters, Hiders, Stinkers & Stingers
Biters, Hiders, Stinkers & Stingers
Opens Friday the 13th in January!
What are the most poisonous animals in the world? Can a snail really kill you? Could being smelly save your life? Come find out!
Our new exhibit, opening Jan. 13, explores the science of venom, camouflage, sharp fangs and poisonous skin, showcasing the work of UA scientists making ground-breaking and sometimes life-saving discoveries.
Nature doesn't always play nice, and animals and plants have lots of tricks to help them stay alive. Explore the world of predators and prey through interactive exhibits and family-friendly activities.
Parents: As a special feature, Biters, Hiders, Stinkers & Stingers highlights how information and animals on display in the exhibit relate to the work of UA researchers, illuminating how cool science can grow into cool careers in science and technology!
Biters, Hiders, Stinkers & Stingers opens Jan. 13 and runs through early summer.
Flower spiders have adapted unique coloration allowing them to blend in to their surroundings.
Image courtesy of Jillian Cowles
Mars: Up Close and Personal
Our Mars exhibit features the world's largest scale model of the surface of the red planet. This exhibit was created using data from the Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter and features a model of the largest known canyon in the solar system, Valles Marineris. Also on display is the Zagami meteorite, which is believed to have originated on Mars.
Colliding Asteroids
Ever wonder what it would be like to hurtle through space on an asteroid? Come experience the “Asteroid Cave” and learn about asteroids and meteorites along the way.