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Cochineal: How Mexico Made the World See Red
Cochineal, an exhibit spotlight, tells the story of how a color changed the world and how the world exploited a resource.
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In Search of Thoreau's Flowers: An Exploration of Change and Loss
Opening Saturday, May 14, In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers: An Exploration of Change and Loss is an immersive multidisciplinary experience that marries art and science through a modern artistic interpretation of Henry David Thoreau’s preserved plants.
Marine Life
The centerpiece of the Marine Life exhibition—a floor-to-ceiling recreation of life in New England’s coastal waters—immerses visitors in the remarkable diversity and dynamic interplay among animals in marine communities just off local shores.