I attended the media preview for the Canadian Museum of Nature’s new exhibition, Wild Colours, which opens to the public tomorrow.
Created in partnership with Chicago’s Field Museum, the exhibition takes visitors on a vibrant journey through the natural world, exploring how animals, plants, and minerals use colour in fascinating ways.
As someone whose favourite colour is blue, I especially loved the immersive video visuals in that section, which made the experience feel both calming and captivating.
Another standout was the green section, where a rare 1862 book about birds caught my attention.
It was fascinating to learn that many of the inks and pigments used at the time contained toxic chemicals such as arsenic.
What makes Wild Colours so engaging is how informative it is, offering plenty of insight into what different colours represent and how they function across species and natural environments.
Whether it’s survival, attraction, camouflage, or warning signals, there’s a lot to discover.
The exhibition runs until January 10, 2027.
Check out the gallery!
