Spiders:
From Fear to Fascination

Spiders – From Fear to Fascination is a face-to-face interactive encounter with more than 250 spider specimens and live exhibits paired with rigorous contemporary science.

The combination of immersion and information showcases the latest spider science and allows visitors an up-close glimpse into the fascinating world of spiders. In this traveling exhibition, visitors enter the incredible world of hunting, burrowing, and weaving spiders and learn the origin of arachnids from a time before dinosaurs. 

Where Are Spiders?
Spider diversity is a significant exhibition theme, and a family tree starts visitors’ journey to understand some of the 48,000+ species from around the world. Spiders inhabit just about every corner of the globe, and their range of habitats was explored through touchscreens, which have audiovisual content and interactive spider environments.

Reproduction & Growth
Stunning footage of the phenomenal three mm-long Peacock Spider and its mating ritual introduces visitors to the dangerous world of spider reproduction. 

Diet, Jaws & Venom
Describing venom, silk, movements, vision, and vibrations reveals how these creatures survived millions of years. This content involves hands-on interactives, models, and live exhibits. 

Spider Science Discoveries
There is a constant stream of new scientific discoveries in the field of arachnology. Venom and silk technologies are highlighted in the exhibition, along with scientist interviews and remarkable film footage.

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