PEORIA, Ill. – You may just “light up” about a new exhibit at the Peoria Riverfront Museum that also could “bug” you.
An exhibit opens Saturday called “Creatures of Light: Nature’s Bioluminescence.”
Renae Kerrigan, Curator of Science at the museum, says if it’s a creature that emits its own light, you’ll find out about it here.
“You’ll learn about fireflies. You’ll learn about glow worms, ‘vampire squid from Hell,’ and many other bioluminescent creatures, as well as objects and plants,” said Kerrigan.
It’s an interactive exhibit, and every Saturday, there will be what’s called a “luminescence lab”.
“We’re going to teach you about bioluminescence. We’re going to teach you about phosphorescence, and fluorescence — all of these kind of concepts of light that exist in the land, in the air, and in the water — in this exhibition,” said Bill Conger, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions.
Conger says the exhibit is interactive, perfect for kids and adults alike, and will also include tours and special labs that will teach people about light.
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