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Exhibits

Traveling Exhibits

The Bell Museum of Natural History develops and circulates exhibitions on a broad range of topics. With these exhibitions, we seek to instill a greater appreciation of our natural world and promote a better understanding of contemporary ecological issues. Although many of our exhibitions are designed for small-to medium-sized spaces, our exhibits have traveled to museums of all sizes throughout the United States and Canada. Most of our exhibits require gallery installation, but several are self-supporting, lightweight, and easily assembled. These are ideal for bookings in either museum or non-museum settings, such as visitor centers, schools, and libraries.

Exhibitors receive:

  • The exhibition for the specified six or eight-week loan period
  • List of exact exhibit specifications
  • Condition report
  • Evaluation form
  • Press kit (when available)
  • 20 posters (when available)

Exhibitors responsibilities:

  • Return a signed contract confirming the booking dates.
  • Pay the participation fee. Exhibitors will be billed approximately one month prior to the opening date of an exhibit.
  • All shipping costs, unless alternate arrangements are made
  • Insure the exhibition in transit and while at the participating institution

Both a list of exhibit availabilities and booking procedures are available online.

To arrange an exhibition, contact our Touring Exhibitions Coordinator by email or by phone at (612) 624-2357.

   

Wolves and Wild Lands in the 21st Century A compelling, continental perspective on wolves today.

Touch the Sky Photographs of the American Prairie

Chased by the Light: A 90 Day Journey Photography by Jim Brandenburg

The Lion's Mane University of Minnesota researchers unravel the mystery of why male lions have manes.

The Hidden World of Bears Photos by renowned bear scientist Dr. Lynn Rogers trace his research into the behavior of wild bears.

Francis Lee Jaques: Master Artist of the Wild Original paintings and drawings trace the life and explorations of an artist and naturalist.

The Chimpanzees of Gombe Stream. National Geographic Society photographs of Jane Goodall's research on the primate closest to humans.

Exotic Aquatics of the Great Lakes Region: The Biology of Infestations. Lamprey, zebra mussels, purple loosestrife, spiny water flea—where did they come from, how did they get here, and what can be done to stop them?

Exploring Evolution: Discovering How Life Changes. Showcases the process of natural selection and the response of organisms to their environment.

For Peat's Sake: Researching Minnesota's Peat Lands. Combining photomurals of peat land scenes with specimens, diagrams, and close-ups of individual plants and animals, this exhibit discusses peat land formation and ecology.

Fruits of Decay: Mushrooms of the Midwest. A photographic exhibit highlighting some of the more common mushrooms found in the upper midwest.

Many Faces in Science. Positive and inspiring stories of successful minority scientists.

The Net Result: A Case Study of Resource Exploitation. Resource exploitation as seen through the demise of the late Great Lakes fishing industry.

Peregrine Falcon: The Return of an Endangered Species. A good news story of an endangered species rescued from the brink of extinction.

The Photography of Jim Brandenburg. 40 images from National Geographic and other photo assignments.

Saving Endangered Species, Saving Ourselves. An examination of endangered species as warning signals to greater environmental problems.

The Shell Game: Clam Fishing and the Pearl Button Industry. Explores the importance of freshwater mussels in the economy of the upper Mississippi River.

Tricking Fish: How and Why Lures Work. Unravels the mystery of what makes fish bite or not bite by putting the angler inside the fish's fins.

Understanding Life's Connections. Common threads running through the fabric of biology.


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