DESERTS

This compelling exhibition immerses visitors in the beauty and diversity of deserts, from the tropics to the poles. Objects from the museum collections, monumental audiovisual projections, and interactive displays bring to life the spectacular landscapes, hidden biodiversity, and human dwelling in these extreme environments.

DID SOMEONE SAY “DESERTS” ?
What are deserts? Why are they so diverse and widely spread across the globe? Visitors are invited to delve into an immersive panorama,
explore mineralogical collections, sand samples, and touch-sensitive models to find the answers to these questions.

THERE IS LIFE IN THE DESERTS !
Deserts are home to an unsuspected biodiversity that has adapted to extreme conditions. The exhibition addresses three themes: water scarcity, temperatures, and the special feature of an open environment. Hear the warning call of the meerkat, touch the polar bear’s many protective layers. The various interactive and sensory devices, naturalized specimens, replicas, and cast reproductions help visitors decipher the adaptation mechanisms
of species living in both hot and cold deserts.

LIVING IN THE DESERT
Inuits, Bedouins, Tuaregs … countless people live in deserts. By showcasing ethnological objects and testimonies of local populations, the exhibition explores the diversity of strategies humans have found necessary to inhabit these far-flung regions.

FIELD NOTEBOOKS
Paleontologists, anthropologists, geographers, and biologists  research and explore the world’s deserts to find answers to the great  questions that concern humanity. Their personnal stories are told through recorded testimonies and objects discovered during their travels.