Wild Wonders of China: Unseen, Unexpected, Unforgettable

December 7, 2019 - May 3, 2020

This photography exhibition showcases China’s natural treasures and beauty to the world. It brings photography by Magnus Lundgren and Staffan Widstrand from the wild side of China, with fascinating wildlife and spectacular places. This exhibition uses the emotional power of stunning photography and filmmaking to inspire audiences worldwide. The exhibit shows that nature conservation really works, highlighting the many Chinese conservation success stories and the great people behind them, while at the same time showing the unique habitats and species that still deserve more protection.

Organized by Wild Wonders of China and the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

Photograph by Staffan Widstrand, Crab spider, Misumena sp. Thomisidae, sitting in a in a Chrysanthemum flower waiting for prey, East Lake Greenway park, Wuhan, Hubei, China.

Photograph by Staffan Widstrand, Tangjiahe river, Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, NNR, Qingchuan County, Sichuan province, China.

Photograph by Staffan Widstrand, Gaoligongshan Tree Frog, Gaoligongshan Mountains, Yunnan, China.

Photograph by Staffan Widstrand, Pallas's Cat (Otocolobus manul), Tibetan Plateau, Qinghai, China.

Photograph by Staffan Widstrand, Tibetan Macaque, Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, NNR, Qingchuan County, Sichuan province, China.

Photograph by Staffan Widstrand, Meili Snow Mountain, Yunnan province, China.

Photograph by Staffan Widstrand, Red panda or Lesser panda (Ailurus fulgens) in the humid montane mixed forest, Laba He National Nature Reserve, Sichuan, China

Photograph by Staffan Widstrand, Père David's deer, or Milu, Elaphurus davidianus, at Hubei Tian'ezhou Milu National Nature Reserve, Shishou, Hubei, China. The dominant harem-keeping stag in the herd.

Photograph by Staffan Widstrand, Golden pheasant, Chrysolophus pictus, Yangxian Nature Reserve, Shaanxi, China

Other Exhibits

A Conceptual Thread

Through November 2, 2025

Various types of textile art—quilting, weaving, tapestry, and knitting—will be featured in this exhibit, each showcasing its unique ability to tell stories about wildlife and nature. The exhibition will also include a large communal loom in the Wapiti Gallery; Museum visitors will have the opportunity to contribute to the exhibition by weaving on this loom during their visit.

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Staff Picks

Through May 10, 2026

Curating this exhibit has been an exercise in collaboration, which is one of our core values at the Museum. We began by asking each staff member to make a short list of some of their favorite works in the collection. Then, the curatorial team took them to see a few of those pieces. We asked the staff to look for artworks that were not already on display and would not be part of any upcoming exhibitions. A person’s taste in art is so uniquely personal and individual to who they are. This exhibition is not only an opportunity for you to get to know our staff, but it is also a chance to discover new pieces in the permanent collection—or perhaps to see old favorites in a new light.

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What People Are Saying

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— Jen R.

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— David L.

"Absolutely incredible! We will be back!"

— Sebastian D.

"Love the variety of art, the historic documentation, and how attitudes changed and developed about wilderness and wildlife. Plus, wonderful interactive areas!"

— Bill S.

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