Sea Monsters Unearthed was created by the National Museum of Natural History and organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. It is made possible by the Institute for the Study of Man at Southern Methodist University, with thanks to Projecto PaleoAngola.
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Credits / Image Information
Photos credit James di Loreto, Smithsonian Institution
Mural credit Karen Carr
Description
Sea Monsters Unearthed explores the period when Africa and South America—continents that once fit together like puzzle pieces—split apart and “sea monsters” like mosasaurs and plesiosaurs lurked in the newly formed waters of the South Atlantic Ocean. The exhibition showcases never-before-seen fossils from excavations sites in Angola that fill in a missing chapter in Earth’s history.
The exhibition tells the story of these fossils and the people that unearthed them. Sea Monsters Unearthed showcases an international collaboration among scientists and reveals what fossils can tell us about our past and our possible future. The exhibition immerses visitors in an ancient ocean ecosystem that’s both strange and surprisingly familiar.
Focusing on biodiversity, geology, and paleontology, Sea Monsters Unearthed explores the tools and work of fossil hunters and scientists. Don’t miss your chance to bring these sea monsters to you!
VR and App Content
Collections
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General Information
Created In
2024
Available Package Options
Turnkey
Technical Requirements
High security
High ceiling height
More Details About Technical Requirements
Ceiling height: 4 meters, to be confirmed
20-22 Celsius and 45-55% relative humidity
Light levels: 15 foot-candles
Hourly human surveillance
