Special Exhibitions

The World of Sharks

December 13, 2025 – March 1, 2026

Touhey and Ruble Galleries

Older than dinosaurs—and more threatened than threatening—sharks are spectacular, surprising, and often misunderstood. Dive into the world of this amazingly diverse group of animals in the new exhibition, The World of Sharks.

The World of Sharks is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (amnh.org) with support from Fundación Coppel A.C. The museum gratefully acknowledges Warner Brothers Discovery Inc. for its generous support of The World of Sharks. A selection of footage in The World of Sharks has been provided by Discovery’s Shark Week.

This exhibition is supported by Snap-on.

50 States of Mind: The Art of Bill Reid

October 4, 2025 – August 2, 2026

Treasures Gallery

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, local artist Bill Reid presents 50 States of Mind, a playful journey across the country that blends wordplay, travel, and sculpture.

Having visited all 50 states, Reid photographs his whimsical, brightly painted steel sculptures in natural settings, reimagining each state’s welcome sign and motto with a humorous twist. From frolicking on the “Opun Range” of Nebraska to spotting “Buffaloons” in bloom and discovering Iowa’s “Unicorns” made of corn, Reid invites viewers to see the nation through a lens of creativity and laughter.

For more than 40 years, Reid has welded thin-gauge steel into colorful, character-filled sculptures that often draw on puns, homonyms, and playful language. As writer Stacey Williams-Ng once remarked, “Bill Reid is to sculpture what Dr. Seuss is to children’s books.”

50 States of Mind celebrates the diversity of the country with wit, imagination, and an artist’s deep appreciation for the places and people that make up the United States.