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Fernbank
Museum of Natural History (fernbankmuseum.org)
announces the new special exhibition, The Power of Poison. Exploring
the role of poison in nature, myth and human health,
the exhibition will be on view from February 7– May 3, 2015,
marking the first travel stop on a nationwide, multi-year tour. Visitors
will encounter some of history’s most
puzzling poisoning cases, step into the pages of fairy
tales, use clues to solve poisoning mysteries, and take
part in a live theater presentation to help unravel a real-world
case of poisoning.
For
as long as people have created myths, they’ve told stories about
the mysterious powers of poison. But in the natural
world, poisons are simply part of the daily struggle to
survive. The astonishing variety of evolutionary
adaptations among toxic plants and animals is at the heart of this
intriguing exhibition, which also examines humans’ attempts to
understand poisons’ potency, how the
science of detecting poison developed, and how
researchers today use venoms and other natural toxins to develop new
medical treatments.
This
new, family-friendly special exhibition creates an engaging and
immersive environment through the use of interactive
components, models, multimedia and live animals. Whether as a defense
against predators, a source of magical strength, or a
lifesaving medical treatment, story of poison is
filled with mystery, intrigue, fascinating tales and surprising
benefits.
Exhibit Highlights
- Poison in Nature: Learn about toxic animals and plants in a remote Colombian forest, where poisons are just one of the many tools in an organism’s struggle to survive.
- Poison in Literature: Find out which familiar tales of illness, enchantment or death by poison contain kernels of truth.
- Detecting Poison: Play detective with an engaging live show that delves into some of history’s most intriguing poisoning cases, then try to solve a case yourself in a hands-on investigation that puts your inner sleuth to the test.
- Poison for Good: From fatal dosages to life-saving drugs, discover how some poisons have become critical players in the advancement of new medicines.
- Story Corner: Fernbank has created a special immersive story corner just for our younger visitors. Filled with a variety of props, books and a puppet theater, children will enjoy acting out the myths, fairy tales and legends depicted in the exhibit.
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