A jar of fish specimens.

Weird Science: Extreme Life

Halloween with the Bell

From ocean heat vents to sub-zero temperatures, life has adapted to many extreme environments. How do life forms do this and what does it tell us about the search for other life in the universe?

Visit the temporary exhibit Life on the Edge. Explore space with our planetarium show Astrobiology: Are We Alone?  Visit the Touch and See Lab and Collections Cove to view very tiny organisms under extreme magnification, and specimens of creatures that live in extreme environments. Get arty when you craft a UFO flying alien or a resilient tardigrade, and explore our galleries with a weird science quest scavenger hunt!

Activities

  • Astrobiology: Are We Alone?
    October 18-29

    Using the latest discoveries in our solar system and around distant stars, viewers will dive into the science of astrobiology. Join us as we search for answers to one of life’s oldest questions: are we alone?

  • Weird Science Quest Scavenger Hunt
    October 18-29

    Join the Weird Science Quest Scavenger Hunt during your visit! Journey through the museum on a mysterious mission requiring your best observation skills.

  • Demos & Activities at the Museum
    October 18-29

    Join us for in-museum demos and activities. Visit the Touch and See Lab and Collections Cove to check out cool specimens of creatures that live in extreme environments. You will also have the opportunity to create your own tardigrade or UFO flying alien!