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Introductory Experience
Arctic Voices provides visitors with the content and context to explore, and ultimately be inspired to protect this fragile and special region. The challenge of global climate change has gripped public attitudes, and the Polar Regions are “canaries in the climate change coal mine.”
My Connection to the Arctic
Learn about historic discoveries, hot button issues and hear from researchers who have called the Arctic their home. Vote on Arctic issues after hearing multiple perspectives.
Awesome Animal Adaptations
Compare yourself to Arctic animals and discover their adaptations for such a harsh environment. Learn about threats facing polar bears in the wild. Enjoy a crawl-in polar bear ‘den’ with motion triggered sounds and lights.
Land, Water and Ice
Crawl beneath the ‘ice’ for a unique vantage point. Observe the beauty of the Undersea Gallery and test your Arctic knowledge with an interactive quiz. Find the answer to the question how big are icebergs? Take a tour of the tenacious Arctic flora, which come alive in the summer months.
Circumpolar Peoples
Witness the many peoples that call this area their home. Through genuine artifacts and artwork, observe their culture and traditions that are unique to the Arctic Peoples.