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Arctic Sanctuary, featuring the photography of Jeff Jones, reveals the natural landscape, significance, and stunning beauty of the Alaskan Arctic. Fifty images -- from large-scale panoramas to intimate and abstract studies of nature's elemental forms -- take visitors on an engaging exploration of wilderness and its significance in the modern world.
On Permanent Display Tunnel beneath the earth in a re-created mine and examine a host of colorful crystals and minerals found both locally and globally.
Opens September 14, 2012 What nature destroyed, it also preserved. Hundreds of exceptional artifacts offer an insider's glimpse into the daily life -- and tragic end -- of this ancient Roman city that was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.