Embark on an adventure of discovery as treasures from London’s prestigious Natural History Museum come alive at ArtScience Museum this November.
Treasures of the Natural World is making its first trip to Southeast Asia to showcase over 200 of the Natural History Museum’s star objects, including animals and insects, works of art, gems and minerals, and books and artefacts belonging to some of the world’s greatest scientists, including Charles Darwin and Alfred Russell Wallace.
The exhibition traces a centuries-long quest to understand the natural world, from the Enlightenment of the 18th century through to the present day. The captivating stories behind each prized item will be told, with selected treasures brought vividly to life through special effects. Visitors will be able to see the very objects that inspired the imaginations of scientific pioneers, helped redefine fundamental beliefs, and continue to shape scientific knowledge today.
Top image “Sabre-toothed cat” credit to Natural History Museum, London