Journey Into The Field Museum's Vast Collections With Specimens: Unlocking The Secrets Of Life

By Sponsor in Arts & Entertainment on Mar 20, 2017 5:00AM

From rare, deep-sea-dwelling creatures to fossil brains to meteorites, there are over 30 million specimens and artifacts tucked away on shelves, in bins and cabinets, glass jars, and acres of wooden drawers. They’re significant not only because of their number, but also because of the stories they tell.

This exhibition offers a chance to see a Canada Goose that held the key to understanding the infamous “Miracle on The Hudson.” There’s also the Tully Monster, a swimming carnivore that lived in Illinois when the state was nothing but ocean. And another highlight: A minnow fish that is the only one of its kind in the world.

Each specimen has something to say. And their stories help us understand the world that surrounds us.

In fact, scientists from around the world are using The Field Museum’s collections every day to make discoveries, solve mysteries, and explore the wonder of the natural world. Together, these specimens weave a tapestry of life in our universe: what has been, what is, and what is still unknown. Join The Field Museum on a quest to uncover the secrets these objects hold and to return to moments in time otherwise lost forever.

To learn more about the exhibit and buy tickets you can visit the website here. Plan your visit to The Field Museum today at www.fieldmuseum.org/visit.

This exhibition was organized by The Field Museum.

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