Museum of Surrey’s latest exhibition explores how we’re all connected to the Arctic

Surrey, BC – A scientific and cultural journey to the Arctic is the theme of a new travelling exhibition opening Thursday, March 5 at the Museum of Surrey.

Arctic Voices uses interactive experiences, photos, videos and real specimens to convey that the Arctic is more than just snow, it is home to people and a surprising diversity of wildlife. Find out what affects the Arctic and in turn, how the Arctic has an impact on the whole planet.

Pounce, hop, push and crawl your way through animal life in the majestic North. Travel with scientists as they catch and tag Arctic whales, and then go on a “garden tour” to see how plants have adapted to survive and thrive in this beautiful environment. Listen to stories from the people who inhabit this region, as they share their knowledge about the land and their unique culture. You can even try Inuit throat singing.

“The Arctic is a place of rapid change, and despite its seemingly remote location, it is connected to all of us,” said Lynn Saffery, museum manager. “We are pleased to unveil this travelling exhibition in our Feature Gallery and take our visitors on a journey to the majestic North, all without leaving Surrey.”

A co-production of the Canadian Museum of Nature and Science North, Artic Voices runs March 5 to June 28. The City of Surrey invites members of the public to an exhibit spotlight on Saturday, March 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. The free family friendly event will include sustainable crafts, plant-based gelato from Umaluma and an appearance by Elsa and Anna (between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.)

The Museum of Surrey is located at 17710 56A Avenue. For more information, call 604-592-6956 or visit surrey.ca/museum.

About the Museum of Surrey

Museum of Surrey is a people museum that showcases Surrey’s communities and cultures using dynamic storytelling in changing exhibits and programs that are hands-on, participatory, family friendly and fun. The Feature Gallery, TD Explore Zone, Indigenous Hall and program areas are places where visitors can learn about Surrey, share and contribute their stories, connect with each other and be engaged.

About Science North

Science North is Northern Ontario's most popular tourist attraction and an educational resource for children and adults across the province. In 1996, Science North created a specialized unit to sell the award-winning exhibitions and multimedia theatres created by Science North's highly skilled staff scientists and in-house production teams. Science North is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

About the Canadian Museum of Nature

The Canadian Museum of Nature is Canada's national museum of natural history dedicated to helping shape the attitudes of Canadians toward their natural environment through research, discovery and education. A founding member of the Alliance of Natural History Museums of Canada, the museum is working with partners in Canada and internationally to expand its national service and to develop programs about the natural environment.