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All-New Pop-Up Exhibit: Jellyfish Revealed
Now Open
Experience the marvels of jellyfish and their environments as revealed through stunning works by renowned National Geographic Explorer and science photographer Anand Varma. Learn the scientific and artistic process behind his work, see the remarkable images and videos he has captured, and get an up-close look at some of the ocean's most mysterious creatures.
See what we would never see on our own through the lens of Varma in Jellyfish Revealed.
Included with museum admission, free for Members.

Exhibit highlights include:
- Become immersed in intimate and intricate jellyfish images and videos taken by renowned National Geographic Explorer and science photographer Anand Varma, on view for the first time in Jellyfish Revealed.
- Understand much more about the distinct phases of a jellyfish’s extraordinary life—the fascinating ways they eat, grow, heal, and reproduce—all in an immersive exhibit environment.
“I can’t help feeling that if we hold our breath and gaze a bit more carefully at our world, we might just glimpse a few beautiful secrets hiding in plain sight” – Anand Varma
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Now/Next supported by The Barra Foundation's Catalyst Fund.