Birds of America Audubon Exhibit
JUN 1 - SEP 6, 2020 Explore American ornithologist, naturalist and painter John James Audubon (1785-1851) with 50 illustrations from his extensive studies documenting American birds. Audubon's' color-plate book, The Birds of America, with detailed illustrations of birds in their natural habitats is one of the finest examples of ornithological literature ever published. In addition to these illustrations, the exhibition will feature some of Audubon's colored plates of animals along with taxidermied birds and animals depicted on various works. For all ages, and includes an “Explorers Campsite” with a tent, animals, fishing pond and other hands-on activities for young visitors. Midland Center for the Arts 1801 W. Saint Andrews Midland, Michigan 48640 Tel. 989.631.5930 Email. info@midlandcenter.org |
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