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Bone up on Bones
January 19, 2008 – May 11, 2008
Explore the marvels of the human skeletal system and
get an inside look at what makes up bone. more » |
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Hunters of the Sky
June 23, 2007 – December 30, 2007
Come explore the wonders of the great birds of prey.
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Jewels of the Sea: Walter Anderson's Aquatica
October 6, 2006 – May 13, 2007
Immerse yourself in the marine world of Walter Anderson with more than 80 works from the collection... more » |
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The World of Giant Insects
June 17, 2006 – September 10, 2006
Get ready to feel really, really small; see giant robotic
insects up to 120 times life size.
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Lost in the Amazon
February 4, 2006 – March 28, 2006
Stephen Kirkpatrick's intimate photographs of the world's rarest, most important, and most endangered habitats. |
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After the Dinosaurs: Prehistoric Mammals
October 7, 2005 – January 8, 2006
Animatronic creatures from prehistory come stomping
and roaring to life. |
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A T.rex Named Sue
June 18, 2005 – September 11, 2005
The largest and most complete T.rex ever discovered
comes to Jackson. |
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Towering Termites
March 4 & 5, 2005
Fascinating facts, interactive activities and displays
inside a 60-foot termite. |
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Witness: Endangered Species of North America
February 24, 2005 – May 29, 2005
Stunning photographs of 100 of our continent’s
most threatened animals. |
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Alligators!
October 1, 2004 – January 24, 2005
An unusual look at these amazing reptiles in the
photographs of C. C. Lockwood. |
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Robot Zoo
May 22, 2004 – September 12, 2004
Robotic animals reveal the brilliance of nature’s
own engineering. |
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Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats
January 23, 2004 – May 9, 2004
Exploring the myths and realities of these
mysterious creatures. |
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Wetland Wonderland
December 3, 2003 – February 9, 2004
Photographs from Joe Mac Hudspeth’s book,
In the South Wild. |
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Rhythms of Nature: The Pascagoula River
October 31, 2003 – January 14, 2004
Exploring the largest unimpeded river system
in the continental U.S. |
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Between the Blades of Grass
June 19, 2003 – October 12, 2003
An exhibit of Walter Anderson’s drawings
and watercolors. |
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Prehistoric Playground
February 14, 2003 – May 16, 2003
The early lives of dinosaurs, from eggs to hatchlings
to playful infants. |
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The Mississippi and the Making of a Nation
October 11, 2002 – January 31, 2003
Celebrating the Louisiana Purchase and the natural
wonder of the Mighty Mississippi. |
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The Hidden World of Bears
September 19, 2002 – January 15, 2003
An intimate look at bears and their behavior through captivating photography. |
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Remains of a Rainbow: Rare Plants & Animals
of Hawaii May 31, 2002 – August 14, 2002
Breathtaking photos from the islands by David
Liitschwager and Susan Middleton. |
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Wilder Mississippi
November 24, 2001 – February 28, 2002
“Like being let in on a wonderful secret” through the
photos of Stephen Kirkpatrick. |
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Visions of Nature: The World of Walter Anderson
June 7, 2001 – October 28, 2001
The Mississippi artist’s exploration of nature in
woodcuts, watercolors, and pen-and-ink. |
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Natural History Machines
November 25, 2000 – February 25, 2001
An interactive exhibit featuring steel marionettes
of prehistoric creatures. |