look closer, dig deeper

Saturday, May 25, 3:30 pm
Author Talk. Biologist and jellyfish expert Lisa-ann Gershwin will discuss how these beautiful but dangerous creatures are taking over the oceans as a result of changes in our marine ecosystem.

Earth and Planetary Sciences displays thousands of rare minerals and sparkling gemstones in both rough and cut examples, including a 1,600-pound amethyst geode from Brazil. Exhibits highlight new research and offer a broad overview of the dynamic processes and events that formed our planet and that have shaped its continuing evolution. Visitors can touch rock and mineral specimens that date back to the beginning of our solar system.

This new special exhibition explores the amazing diversity and history of mollusks—snails, clams, squid and other invertebrates that comprise almost a quarter of all known marine species.