Traveling Exhibits

In the Dark

Explore different environments of darkness and the unique life forms that inhabit them through a combination of hands-on and whole-body interactives, walk-through dioramas, and specimens.

Wander through a nocturnal forest past glowing mushrooms, and discover the amazing underground worlds beneath basement floors and backyards.

Fragile cave ecosystems provide a labyrinth of adventure, and take the plunge to explore the unique life deep in the world's oceans.

Finally, discover how darkness has intrigued and influenced humans for thousand of years, and how we can help preserve fragile worlds without light.

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General Requirements

• 4,000 square feet of open space
• Minimum of a 10-foot ceiling height required
• Low lighting level suggested
• Forklift required for loading and unloading the exhibit
• On-site staffing
• Storage for crates and packing materials
• Insurance from arrival to arrival at next venue

Fees

• $40,000 for period of 13-15 weeks
  • $10,000 deposit required
• $21,000 pro-rated shipping for four trucks
• Insurance during the run of the exhibition and through delivery to the next venue

Includes set-up assistance from Museum Center staff

Cost includes the following supporting materials:

• Marketing kit (includes press and advertising samples, slides, audio and video masters)
• Teacher curriculum materials
• Theater production and floor demonstrations.

Itinerary

2/11/06–5/29/06   Witte Museum, San Antonio, TX

11/11/06–1/2/07    Exploration Place, Wichita, KS

1/27/07–9/3/07     Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland, CA

1/26/08–5/4/08     Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Redding, CA

10/4/08–1/11/09    Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago, IL

5/30/09 – 8/30/09  Newport on the Levee, Newport, KY

10/3/10 – 1/16/11

2/5/11 – 5/15/11

6/4/11 – 9/11/11

10/1/11 – 1/8/12

Please contact us directly about availability beyond this published schedule.

*Tentative bookings are subject to change.

Call the Department of Traveling Exhibits at (800) 733-2077
x 1-7061 for additional information or venue availability.

In the Dark is sponsored by PNC Bank, N.A.