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Immerse yourself in the story of one of the biggest animals ever: the blue whale. Featuring awe-inspiring specimens from a 76-foot model skeleton to the only blue whale heart model, Out of the Depths explores the mysteries of these elusive creatures—and what we can do to save them.
This internationally traveling exhibition is a Royal Ontario Museum production.
objects
Approximately 40+ objects
Amongst the highlights:
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1 fully-articulated blue whale model skeleton
(76 feet long) – one of the largest in the world
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The only blue whale heart model in the world
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Plastinated and replica hearts of other mammals for comparison
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A cast blue whale skull with baleen – for the perfect photo opportunity!
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5 articulated casts of ancestral whales showing the evolution of the animal over time
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Props and touchable models
key experiences
10+ interactive experiences (mechanical + digital), including a custom-created game by Emmy award-winning digital agency Blue Cadet
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17 audio-visual experiences
exhibition specs
tour itinerary
March 11 - September 4, 2017
Royal Ontario Museum,
Ontario, Canada
October 29, 2022 - April 10, 2023
TELUS World of Science,
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
June 15, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Liberty Science Center,
Jersey City, NJ, USA
AVAILABLE
February 2025 and Onward
