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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, 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, 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, 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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State of the Art: Student Art Show in Honor of Marion Buchenroth

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" I have visited museums around the world and I thoroughly enjoyed this one. It was far more than I was expecting. What a treat! Don't miss it!"
— Roxanne B.
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"The permanent collection is fantastic, and the temporary shows are insightful and always full of surprises. "
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— Erin S.
"The venue was fantastic! Spacious, great service, and fun to look at the artwork. The vista over the elk refuge was gorgeous."
— Justicia T.
"Incredible and not to be missed. Bierstadt, Wyeth, O'Keeffe and many other greats all represented!"
— David P.
"Well worth the trip! The collection was much more extensive than we expected. The exterior sculptures are wonderful."
— Elizabeth H.