Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids Exhibit Opens At Fernbank Museum On February 19, 2011

Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids, a new exhibition at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, traces the natural and cultural roots of some of the world’s most enduring mythological creatures from Asia, Europe, the Americas, and beyond.

On view from February 19 through August 14, 2011, this fascinating exhibition includes eye-popping models, paintings, textiles, and other cultural objects from around the world to reveal the ways people throughout time have been inspired by nature to envision and depict these strange and wonderful creatures. Along the journey, visitors will encounter life-sized models of some of these creatures, including a mermaid, a unicorn and a kraken.

For more information, visit Fernbank Museum of Natural History.