Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend

“This celebration of these magical creatures and the stewardship of the Inuit people advances our mission to ‘inspire our diverse community to learn about and care for our world and all its people.”  - Rachael Mullins, President and CEO, Putnam Museum and Science Center (Smithsonian Affiliate)

Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend dives deep into the narwhal's Arctic world to explore what makes this mysterious animal so important to understanding our changing climate. The exhibition offers insights into the relationship between narwhals and our changing global climate through the work of Arctic researchers and experience from members of the Inuit community. Find out what one of the sea’s most unusual-looking mammals tell us about the future of our oceans. 

Visitors to the exhibition will marvel over the 16-foot fiberglass model of an adult male narwhal suspended from the ceiling. Touchable interactives and audiovisual features will help visitors immerse themselves in the Arctic while learning about the important connection between narwhals, their environment, and the Indigenous people who also call that environment home.