Explore different environments of darkness and the unique life forms that inhabit them through a combination of hands-on and whole-body interactives, walk-through dioramas, and specimens. Wander through a nocturnal forest past glowing mushrooms, and discover the amazing underground worlds beneath basement floors and backyards. Fragile cave ecosystems provide a labyrinth of adventure, and take the plunge to explore the unique life deep in the world's oceans. Finally, discover how darkness has intrigued and influenced humans for thousand of years, and how we can help preserve fragile worlds without light.

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Click here for the In the Dark Teacher's Guide.

General Requirements
4,000 or 3,000 square feet of open space
Minimum of a 10-foot ceiling height required
Low lighting level suggested
Forklift required for loading and unloading the exhibit
On-site staffing
Storage for crates and packing materials
Insurance from arrival to arrival at next venue

Fees
$40,000 for period of 13-15 weeks for 4,000 sf version; $30,000 for 3,000 sf version. $10,000 deposit required.
$21,000 pro-rated shipping for four trucks
Insurance during the run of the exhibition and through delivery to the next venue
Includes set-up assistance from Museum Center staff.
Cost includes the following supporting materials:

• Marketing kit (includes press and advertising samples, slides, audio and video masters)
• Teacher curriculum materials
• Theater production and floor demonstrations

Itinerary

4,000 sf
2/5/11 – 5/15/11       Springs Preserve, Las Vegas, NV
6/4/11 – 1/29/12       National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Dubuque, IA
5/26/12 – 9/3/12       Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, NJ (tentative)
9/22/12 – 1/6/13
1/26/13 – 5/12/13
6/1/13 – 9/15/13
10/5/13 – 1/12/14

3,000 sf
10/1/11 – 1/8/12       Museum of Science, Boston, MA
5/19/12 – 8/26/12   
9/15/12 – 1/6/13
1/26/13 – 5/12/13
6/1/13 – 9/15/13
10/5/13 – 1/12/14

Please contact us directly about availability beyond this published schedule.
Tentative bookings are subject to change.

Call the Department of Traveling Exhibits at (800) 733-2077 x 1-7061 for additional information or venue availability.

In the Dark is sponsored by PNC Bank, N.A.