A new exhibit has opened at Jacksonville’s Museum Science & History (MOSH) that allows visitors to learn and use methods employed by National Geographic explorers in the field.
Called National Geographic Presents Earth Explorers, the exhibit features six themed environments: Base Camp, Polar Regions, Oceans, Rain Forests, Mountains & Caves and African Savannas.
“Earth Explorers will provide an opportunity for everyone to experience the wonders of our planet, to realize the fragility and interconnectedness of its natural ecosystems and to understand the importance of environmental stewardship,” said MOSH curator Paul Bourcier in an email to WJCT News.
Highlights include an Arctic cabin that tests the visitor’s ability to live in an ice-covered world.
Visitors can also board a 3-D submersible to explore how life is formed at varying depths, coming face-to-face with a great white shark.
They will be able to identify insects from the Amazon as well as learn the benefits of biodiversity.
“This exhibit is going to be an amazing experience for everyone. It features not only immersive environments and engaging interactive displays, but it also utilizes augmented reality (AR) to bring various animals to life inside the exhibit through our guests’ phones and tablets,” Paul Bourcier.
The exhibit runs through September 9 at the MOSH.
Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for youth, students, active and retired military and seniors. There is no admission fee for children two and under or Museum members.
Bill Bortzfield can be reached at bbortzfield@wjct.org, 904-358-6349 or on Twitter at @BortzInJax.
