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Exhibits

Traveling exhibits offer guests of
all ages interactive ways to learn
more about the world around us.

The Springs Preserve hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions throughout the year, from large, interactive traveling exhibits to intimate, locally focused art shows.

Exhibit dates and details are subject to change. Check back periodically or consult our full calendar for all upcoming events and programs at the Springs Preserve.

Traveling Exhibits

Nationally renowned, traveling exhibits rotate through our Origen Museum, allowing guests to explore the worlds of nature, science and technology through these ever-changing, interactive displays.

Envenomators (June 3 to Sept. 16, 2012)
Learn about the venomous snakes of North America.

Dr. Entomo's Palace of Exotic Wonders (Oct. 6, 2012 to Jan. 13, 2013)
Experience the bizarre world of insects.

CSI: Crime Scene Insects (January to May 2013)
The first exhibition produced in cooperation with the hit TV series investigates the fascinating field of forensic entomology or the use of insects to help solve crimes.

Big Springs Gallery

Located just off the main entrance to the Origen Museum, the Big Springs Gallery's modern, curved space accommodates all kinds of visual art throughout the year, from photography and painting to sculpture and video.

Bittersweet Harvest: The Bracero Program 1942-1964 (May 19 to July 29, 2012)
An exhibition exploring the largest guest worker program in American history.

Springs Preserve Photo Contest (Aug. 10 to Oct. 7, 2012)
Open to amateur and professional photographers, our annual contest results in a visually stunning exhibit of photography.

Stillman Clark: Architecture as Art (Oct. 19, 2012 to Jan. 13, 2013)
Stillman Clark's photography shows that the architecture of Las Vegas is art itself.

Live Animal Shows

Whether they're crawling on the ground or soaring overhead, our live animal shows give guests a chance to experience the diversity and interconnectivity of the animal kingdom up-close and personal. Led by experts in their fields, these often-interactive shows are as fun as they are educational.

Wings over the Springs (now through May 2012)
This show engages visitors in live interaction with hawk eagles, falcons, owls and more during dramatic free-flight presentations

Venom! (June 1 to July 15, 2012)
Timed to coincide with the Envenomators traveling exhibit, Venom! features live demonstrations with native reptiles such as the Western diamondback snake, Great Basin rattlesnake, and Gila monster.

Bugs! (July 16 to Aug. 31, 2012)
Through live exhibitions, guests learn all about some of the Mojave Desert's most amazing -- and frightening -- insects, arachnids and other invertebrates, including tarantulas, scorpions and centipedes.

Art in the Garden

The newest art program at the Springs Preserve invites artists to use the natural landscape of our Gardens as both the palette and the venue for their vision.

Trash to Treasure: The Sculptures of Dave Thompson (March 3 to Sept. 9, 2012)
Multiple-time Scavenger Scarecrow Contest winner Thompson's whimsical sculptures made from discarded objects will be found all around our Gardens.