The Lost World of Dragons
This unique exhibition features life-size animatronic dragons with realistic movements and sound alongside interactive displays that take guests through the stories of dragons throughout history in an educational and entertaining way.
The Lost World of Dragons explores the histories of these legendary beasts and the cultures that celebrate them. This unique exhibition features life-size animatronic dragons with realistic movements and sound alongside interactive displays that take guests through the stories of dragons throughout history in an educational and entertaining way.
During their visit, visitors will:
- Learn about dragon mythology and its origins around the globe.
- Discover the connection between dragon myths and legends and scientific inquiry, literature, and the arts.
- Explore ideas and concepts through a variety of interactive displays and exhibits.
- Be able to invent their own dragon stories by creating unique, stop-motion animated videos.
The Lost World of Dragons was created in collaboration with historian Adrienne Mayor. A research scholar for the Classics Department and the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology Program at Stanford University, Mayor was instrumental in developing the educational content for this exhibition. A well-respected author in her field, her work has been translated into Greek, Russian, and Japanese, among other languages.