Tiny Town

Found in our Microscopy Lab, this is a collection of over 1,500 small-scale specimens displayed in 2 x 2’’ clear acrylic boxes. In a way, it is a miniaturized version of our main collection with representatives of all of life's kingdoms. Stereo microscopes offer the opportunity to view, draw, paint and/or digitally capture insects, lichens, corals and myriad other natural wonders magnified between 9x and 185x their actual size.

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