Sneak Peek of From Sea to Shining Sea: Wildlife Above & Below the Waves

Name: Sneak Peek of <em>From Sea to Shining Sea: Wildlife Above & Below the Waves</em>
Start: 2026-05-22T11:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-05-22T12:00:00-06:00

May 22, 2026 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

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FREE to Museum members and included in the cost of general admission.
This is an exciting opportunity to preview a new exhibit prior to its public opening.

Join us for a preview of our new exhibit From Sea to Shining Sea: Wildlife Above & Below the Waves. Sugden Chief Curator of Education Kelly Skeen Fried will offer an introduction, followed by remarks from Curator of Art Kennis Forte, Ph.D., on the vision behind this exhibition.

Sneak Peek attendees receive 10% off in Palate restaurant when dining for lunch after the event!

Details

Date: May 22, 2026
Time:
11:30 am - 12:00 pm

What People Are Saying

"I have been to Europe multiple times—studied art in so many places—never saw anything so fantastic as this! Stunning and jaw-dropping, thank you!"

— Maggie A.

"Thank you for this glorious dedication to our "wild" life and human connection. Moving, emotional, and informative, with beauty within it all. "

— Lynne R.

"Architecturally stunning, thoughtful, interesting, educational, superb art and exhibits. A memorable experience. Thank you!"

— Susan B.

"I've never seen anything like this and I'm grateful to have stopped by. The extinct bird display nearly made me cry with the bird calls. Beautiful!!! "

— Marley S.

"This museum was so intimate and inspiring. As a former art teacher, the children's center made me want to have a classroom again!"

— Ellan M.

"Thank you for making this stop fun for my five kids. It kept them engaged, which allowed me to enjoy looking too!"

— Katie V.

"Super cool experience, I enjoyed the paintings and the thick paint textures! It made me feel like I was immersed in the natural environment!"

— Carmel G.

"BEST Museum I've ever been to! The hands on and special spaces for children were amazing and drew young people of all ages! Great job!"

— Judy G.