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S1 E4 The John G. Shedd Aquarium

Documentary

TV-PG

25m

Apr 30, 2020

Leslie explores this unique aquarium that is home to over 32,000 aquatic animals. We take a Behind-the-Scenes look at the beluga whales' daily training session, the bustling food preparation kitchen and the in-house veterinarian hospital.

Season 1, 10 Episodes

season 1 (10 episodes)

Museum of Science and Industry,

Join host Leslie Mueller as she explores Chicago's premier destination, and takes a Behind-the-Scenes tour of the famous WWII German submarine, the U-505. The centerpiece of an unforgettable exhibit.

The Field Museum of Natural History,

Leslie meets Sue, the most intact Tyrannosaurus Rex ever discovered. We take a private tour of one of the fossil prep labs and learn about the 12-year process of reconstructing Sue. We take a Behind-the-Scenes look at how she gets a thorough cleaning.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Leslie visits America's largest art museum, New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. Learn about this amazing 2 million sq. ft. museum that houses 5,000 yrs. of world history. Explore the Temple of Dendu.

The John G. Shedd Aquarium,

Leslie explores this unique aquarium that is home to over 32,000 aquatic animals. We take a Behind-the-Scenes look at the beluga whales' daily training session, the bustling food preparation kitchen and the in-house veterinarian hospital.

The Adler Planetarium,

Leslie travels from the 12th-century world of astronomy to the Apollo moon launch- es. We take a Behind the Scenes look at rare artifacts from the planetarium's archives. We see the hands-on NASA control center, the Gemini space capsule and meet Capt.

Leslie takes us to Medieval Europe overlooking the Hudson River in Manhattan. We learn about its fascinating history, architecture and art objects including the world-famous Unicorn Tapestries. We visit medieval gardens and take a Behind-the-Scenes look.

Museum of Broadcast Communications,

Leslie learns about the broadcast world from its exciting infancy to the present day. See the Radio Hall of Fame, the working vintage radio station and a special exhibition: 'Here's Johnny, The Making of The Tonight Show''.

Terra Cotta Warriors Exhibition,

Travel back to ancient China with Leslie for this special exhibition at the Field Museum in Chicago. Learn about China's 1st emperor and the 8,000 figures that he commissioned to be buried with him.

The New York Botanical Garden,

Explore Mother Nature with Leslie in this living museum of over 1 million plants. See the fine art of world-renowned glass artist, Dale Chihuly. We get a Behind the Scenes look at his creative process and installation.

The da Vinci Machines Exhibition,

Leslie steps back in time to the world of Leonardo da Vinci. This special exhibition is now traveling North America. The working models on view were handcrafted from da Vinci's original drawings.

Details

Museum Access

Documentary

TV-PG

1 Season

28m

Museums are a vital part of the American landscape, showcasing the greatest achievements of the human experience, past, present and future. Visitors remember, discover and learn in these museums that present the best of our country's culture.

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