The Museum will be closed on Oct. 2. | The seasonal cafe entrance on the Sturm Family Plaza will be closed Sept. 15-17. | Gates Planetarium will be temporarily closed Sept. 21-Oct. 2. | "Expedition Health" will be closed Sept. 22-24.

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Changing Landscapes: Inside Venice, Mesa Verde, and Rapa Nui

Now Open Through Jan. 3, 2027

Free with Museum Admission

Changing Landscapes: Inside Venice, Mesa Verde, and Rapa Nui invites visitors to explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites facing challenges in a changing climate.

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Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids

Opens to Museum Members: Thursday, Oct. 15

Opens to General Public: Friday, Oct. 16

Closes: Sunday, April 4, 2027

Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids explores legends that have fascinated people for thousands of years.

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Temporary Exhibitions

Changing Landscapes: Inside Venice, Mesa Verde, and Rapa Nui

Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids