Shropshire Star

Antarctica exhibition opens in Shrewsbury

The doors have opened on a new exhibition showcasing Antarctica.

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The exhibition opened on June 5

Antarctica: Life in a hostile land is on display at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery and allows visitors to look at people’s relationship with the most hostile continent on Earth.

The exhibition includes a 360° virtual reality tour of the UK’s Halley VI research station, photos from Ben Osborne, original Antarctic video footage, equipment and mementos lent by Shropshire’s Antarctic veterans, and objects associated with Sir Ernest Shackleton himself.

The museum will be hosting the exhibition until Sunday, September 17.

Phil Scoggins, interpretation officer at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, said: "Antarctica: Life in a hostile land is the culmination of 12 months’ work with partners including the British Antarctic Survey and Scott Polar Research Institute and we couldn’t be more proud of the final product.

"We have created a fascinating exhibition that allows you to experience Antarctica with all of the senses and even feel like you’re in the continent itself. I’d encourage everyone to get to Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery at the Music Hall and not miss out.”

To add to the Antarctic theme at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery this summer, a series of talks are being given by the likes of celebrated wildlife photographer Ben Osborne and Antarctic veteran Jonathan Walton.

The exhibition has been developed in partnership with the British Antarctic Survey, Scott Polar Research Institute, National Museum of Wales, The Severn Partnership Ltd, Seeable Ltd, and Orangeleaf Systems Ltd.