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 ur 2,500 square-foot special exhibit area allows the Museum to showcase special exhibits throughout the year. These exciting and unique displays are made possible through the generous support of donors, sponsors, and the Museum Foundation.
Current Special Exhibit
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Bone up on Bones
See yourself from the inside out as you uncover the marvels of the human skeletal system through hands-on exhibit activities and multimedia presentations.
January 19, 2008 – May 11, 2008 |
Past Special Exhibits
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Hunters of the Sky
Come explore the wonders of the great birds of prey
June 23, 2007 – December 30, 2007 |
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Jewels of the Sea: Walter Anderson's Aquatica
Immerse yourself in the marine world of Walter Anderson with more than 70 works from the collection of the family of Walter Anderson.
October 6, 2006 – May 13, 2007 |
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The World of Giant Insects
Get ready to feel really, really small; see giant robotic insects up to 120 times life size.
June 17, 2006 – September 10, 2006 |
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Lost in the Amazon
Stephen Kirkpatrick's intimate photographs of the world's rarest, most important, and most endangered habitats.
February 4, 2006 – March 28, 2006 |
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After the Dinosaurs: Prehistoric Mammals
Animatronic creatures from prehistory come stomping and roaring to life.
October 7, 2005 – January 8, 2006 |
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 | A T.rex Named Sue
The largest and most complete T.rex ever discovered comes to Jackson.
June 18, 2005 – September 11, 2005 |
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 | Towering Termites
Fascinating facts, interactive activities and displays inside a 60-foot termite.
March 4 & 5, 2005 |
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 | Witness: Endangered Species of North America
Stunning photographs of 100 of our continent’s most threatened animals.
February 24, 2005 – May 29, 2005 |
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 | Alligators!
An unusual look at these amazing reptiles in the photographs of C. C. Lockwood.
October 1, 2004 – January 24, 2005 |
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 | Robot Zoo
Robotic animals reveal the brilliance of nature’s own engineering.
May 22, 2004 – September 12, 2004 |
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 | Masters of the Night: The True Story of Bats
Exploring the myths and realities of these mysterious creatures.
January 23, 2004 – May 9, 2004 |
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 | Weltand Wonderland
Photographs from Joe Mac Hudspeth’s book, In the South Wild.
December 3, 2003 – February 9, 2004 |
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 | Rhythms of Nature: The Pascagoula River
Exploring the largest unimpeded river system in the continental U.S.
October 31, 2003 – January 14, 2004 |
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 | Between the Blades of Grass
An exhibit of Walter Anderson’s drawings and watercolors.
June 19, 2003 – October 12, 2003 |
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 | Prehistoric Playground
The early lives of dinosaurs, from eggs to hatchlings to playful infants.
February 14, 2003 – May 16, 2003 |
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 | The Mississippi and the Making of a Nation
Celebrating the Louisiana Purchase and the natural wonder of the Mighty Mississippi.
October 11, 2002 – January 31, 2003 |
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 | The Hidden World of Bears
An intimate look at bears and their behavior through captivating photography.
September 19, 2002 – January 15, 2003 |
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 | Remains of a Rainbow: Rare Plants and Animals
of Hawaii
Breathtaking photos from the islands by David Liitschwager and Susan Middleton.
May 31, 2002 – August 14, 2002 |
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 | Wilder Mississippi
“Like being let in on a wonderful secret” through the photos of Stephen Kirkpatrick.
November 24, 2001 – February 28, 2002 |
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 | Visions of Nature: The World of Walter Anderson
The Mississippi artist’s exploration of nature in woodcuts, watercolors, and pen-and-ink.
June 7, 2001 – October 28, 2001 |
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 | Natural History Machines
An interactive exhibit featuring steel marionettes of prehistoric creatures.
November 25, 2000 - February 25, 2001 |
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