Powerful Pollinators

From rainforests to city rooftops, a remarkable cast of creatures is hard at work on one of nature’s most important jobs. Powerful Pollinators pulls you into that world and up close to the science, the systems, and what’s at stake.

Step into immersive spaces and hands-on experiences that trace pollination from the biology inside a single flower to the global food systems that feed humanity and much more.

Highlights:

The Science of Flowers
Every petal, pattern, and scent is a clever answer to one challenge: how to attract the perfect pollinator. Explore millions of years of coevolution and see flowers for what they are: Nature’s precision-engineered masterpieces. Get close enough to spot the secrets, from sweeping meadows to the intricate design of a single pollen grain.

Pollinators at Work
Discover over 20,000 bee species, from the bustling teamwork of honey bee hives to solitary bees tunneling through soil and stems. Follow their flight, catch fleeting moments, then step back to see the bigger picture: hummingbirds, bats, butterflies, beetles, and even reptiles, all hustling pollen across the globe. Pollination never clocks out.

Our Shared Dependence
Follow the thread from a single grain of pollen to your next meal. See what pollinators are up against, and walk away with simple, real-world ways to help, whether you’ve got a backyard or a window box.

This exhibition is in development and subject to change.