The Australian Museum’s (AM) highly successful Sharks exhibition is preparing to take the world by storm, with its first four stops scheduled across the United States. Since its debut in September 2022, the Sydney-based exhibit has captivated approximately 160,000 visitors, and will make its international debut at Miami’s Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in October 2023.
The immersive exhibition delves deep into the fascinating world of sharks, featuring 10 life-sized, scientifically accurate models, alongside over 20 significant cultural artifacts, cutting-edge projections, and interactive video content. With a focus on shark conservation and the role of sharks in Pacific cultures, the exhibit highlights nearly 200 shark species native to Australian waters.
After its inaugural showing in Miami, the Sharks exhibition will continue its American journey, visiting The Witte Museum in San Antonio, Texas; the Mulva Cultural Center in De Pere, Wisconsin; and the Grand Rapids Public Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This marks the third time an AM exhibition has toured the US, following in the footsteps of the popular Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family and Spiders – From Fear to Fascination exhibits.
US Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy, who visited the exhibition in March 2023, said, “It was a pleasure to see the Australian Museum’s Sharks exhibition before it closes in Sydney and commences its international tour in America. I am so happy that audiences in the US will have the opportunity to see it when it heads overseas later this year.”
Minister for the Arts and Minister for Jobs and Tourism John Graham expressed enthusiasm about the exhibit’s international prospects, stating, “Wait until they see these Australian sharks in Texas. They will be a sensation! This is a chance for the world to learn about our country’s natural beauty and culture.”
Australian Museum Director and CEO, Kim McKay AO, highlighted the appeal of the exhibition, saying, “The Sharks exhibition draws visitors in through the sheer size and scale of the specimens and models, evoking awe and wonder. Sharks can now be enjoyed by North American audiences which will strengthen the AM’s international ties and reputation.”
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