All articles tagged with #museum exhibit
The Tellus Science Museum in Georgia unveiled the first accurate, life-sized replica of Deinosuchus schwimmeri, a massive prehistoric predator from the Late Cretaceous Period, measuring nearly 10 meters long with a powerful bite, honoring paleontologist Dr. David Schwimmer's research and providing visitors with an immersive glimpse into ancient marine life.
The 'Cosmic Splendor' exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History showcases jewelry inspired by the universe, featuring over 60 pieces from Van Cleef and Arpels that evoke celestial themes, set in a space-themed environment with reflective displays and space-inspired music, running through January 4, 2026.
The heirs of a man, who was historically criticized for dodging the draft, are seeking the return of a Wright Brothers plane that is currently held in a museum. The legal dispute centers around the ownership and rightful possession of the historic aircraft, which the heirs claim should be returned to their family.
Three young boys discovered a juvenile T. rex fossil in North Dakota during a hike, leading to a significant paleontological find. The fossil, excavated by the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, offers rare insights into the growth and development of T. rex. The discovery will be featured in a documentary and a museum exhibit.
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago has unveiled a renovated gallery featuring a twice-flown SpaceX Dragon capsule alongside historic Mercury and Apollo spacecraft. The $125 million renovation, funded by Kenneth C. Griffin, includes immersive displays and new artifacts, highlighting space exploration from the past 20 to 30 years.
The Space Shuttle Endeavour has been lifted into a vertical, ready-to-launch position at the California Science Center's future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, marking a major milestone in the museum's "Go for Stack" process. The retired NASA spacecraft, which completed 25 trips into space, will be displayed in a way that allows visitors to see it from multiple viewpoints of varying heights, including from a glass perch atop the nose, once the construction is completed in the next few years.
The space shuttle Endeavour's external tank is set to begin its final journey to the California Science Center in Los Angeles, where it will be part of a new museum wing, the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. The tank will be moved and lifted into a vertical position to join the solid rocket boosters, and later this month, Endeavour will also be vertically assembled for the first time outside of a NASA or Air Force facility. This unique full-stack display aims to inspire visitors and honor the shuttle's historical significance, including missions like repairing the Hubble Space Telescope and constructing the International Space Station. The entire process will be streamed online, with the museum's construction and exhibit installation expected to take a few more years.
The only surviving dress worn by Queen Elizabeth I is on display in London's Guildhall Art Gallery, along with other royal attire and treasures. The exhibition, titled "Treasures of Gold and Silver Wire," showcases 400 years of fine craftsmanship and features over 200 items, including regalia, costumes, jewelry, and ecclesiastical artifacts. Visitors can also see Queen Elizabeth II's coronation glove and costumes from the TV series "The Crown." The exhibition runs until November 12, 2023.
A museum exhibit in Norway sheds new light on the Neanderthals, revealing that they were intelligent, resourceful, and compassionate. They hunted large animals, made tools, and even produced the world's first known glue. They also had an aesthetic sense and took care of their sick and injured. All people with a background outside of Africa have some Neanderthal DNA, as they interbred with Homo sapiens. The Neanderthals disappeared 40,000 years ago, possibly due to a wave of Homo sapiens immigration and interbreeding.
Jennifer Sutton, a heart transplant recipient, was reunited with her old heart, which was removed 16 years ago, as it went on permanent display at a central London museum. The heart is preserved in Kaiserling solution and appears pale and narrower than a healthy heart due to the stiffness of the heart muscle. Sutton hopes that in time, other people will look at it and consider organ donation. Her surgeon hopes that the exhibit will encourage many more people to sign up for organ donation. Currently, the wait for a heart transplant on the NHS is between 18 months and two years.