Touring exhibition: Sharks
Majestic. Powerful. Diverse. Showing the world a new perspective on sharks.
Submerge yourself in the world of Sharks! This immersive exhibition created by Australian Museum experts is available to tour from Late 2023. Visitors will go back in time to meet sharks’ ancient ancestors, see life-size shark models and uncover their extraordinary adaptations with interactive displays.
My mother taught me to smell the water, taste the water, feel the water, like a shark. Tom Pohaku Stone. Native person of the Ocean and student of the old ways.
Featuring
- Life-size shark models ranging from 50cm Epaulette Shark to the White Shark,
- Augmented reality interactives where you can play with a Whale Shark or explore the contents of a shark’s stomach,
- Plenty of jaw-some stuff for kids and families!
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Scope and resources
Touring itinerary
- 13 October 2023 to 21 April 2024 – Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Miami, Florida, USA
- 25 May to 2 September 2024 – The Witte Museum, San Antonio, Texas, USA
- 5 October 2024 to 5 January 2025 – Mulva Cultural Center, De Pere, Wisconsin, USA
- 8 February to 4 May 2025 – Exploration Place, Wichita, Kansas, USA
- 7 June to 31 August 2025 – Grand Rapids Public Museum, Michigan, USA
- 9 December 2025 to 27 April 2026 – Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland, New Zealand
Sharks online publication
Delve into the world of Sharks and explore the digital publication with videos and extra content from the exhibition. Hear from First Nations peoples, scientists and conservationists as they share their stories about these ancient survivors.
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For more information on the Australian Museum touring exhibitions, please contact:
Louise Teteris, Touring Exhibitions Coordinator, Australian Museum
Christi Klingelhefer, Evergreen Exhibitions via email or call +1 210 582 0015
