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Amazing Bodies!
Don Harrington Discovery Center, Amarillo, Texas
Master Planning, Design and Fabrication
We all have bodies. Big and small, short and tall—every body is made of lots of parts that work together to do all kinds of things. Amazing Bodies! is an exhibition that uses the awe-inspiring wonders of human and animal bodies to capture the imagination of visitors and engage them in the excitement of scientific process and discovery. The exhibition is rich with opportunities for inquiry. Visitors are encouraged to explore, ask questions, make comparisons and hypothesize about the form and function of living structures and systems. This ever-evolving exhibition encourages visitors to contribute their knowledge and opinions.
Amazing Bodies! is purposefully designed to be flexible and adaptable, encouraging sustainability by providing new experiences for visitors. This approach supports a revitalized business model that reflects the museum’s community.
"Hands On!’s exhibits make heroes our of our guests. It’s been wonderful to watch kids and adults 'shed their skins,' putting aside all self-consciousness to engage in the exhibits. Bottom line, the exhibition is changing the way people think about Discovery Center, confirming that we’re a great place for kids and building our credibility as a place for family learning.”
—Joe Hastings, Executive Director,
Don Harrington Discovery Center
