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

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Impact and Entanglement: Three Video Works by Christina Seely

Through January 3, 2027

For almost two decades, Christina Seely has worked alongside scientists in the Arctic and tropics, creating immersive moving-image and sound installations that explore the changing relationships between wildlife, humans, and the planet.

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Birds in Art

Through April 25, 2027

“Birds in Art” is an annual exhibition organized by The Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin, each year since 1976. The exhibit typically features new works by contemporary artists. However, this special 50th anniversary edition of “Birds in Art” also includes a selection of highlights from past years.

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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.