The outcomes of the evolutionary process have a profound impact on every aspect of our daily lives. Surviving: The Body of Evidence examines that process and its results through an interactive experience in which the visitor is the subject. Timely and enlightening, Surviving provides situations that enable visitors to move from knowledge of their individual characteristics to the universality of human features that are based in our evolution.

Surviving: The Body of Evidence traces the last 7 million years of human development and introduces the visitor to some of the scientists who have helped us understand the natural processes of evolution. The exhibit then examines humans as we are now. More than an anatomy lesson, this section features a 3x life size figure surrounded by interactive media and exhibit components that allow visitors to explore the physical composition of their bodies from an evolutionary perspective. The issues discussed include bad backs and knees, the implications of increasing brain size and helpless babies.

Surviving: The Body of Evidence is being designed by the world class design firm of Reich + Petch Design International of Toronto, whose work includes the Smithsonian’s Hall of Mammals in the Museum of Natural History. Exhibit interpretation for Surviving is being done by Blue Sky Design.

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This exhibit is made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

Availability	Summer 2009
Gallery Space	min. 4100 square feet
Venue Period	12 weeks. Every effort will be made to accommodate special requests from borrowers.
Support Material	Public relations material will be provided prior to the opening of the exhibit. Exhibit-related merchandise is also available. Speakers are available on request.
Shipping	To be arranged by Penn Museum. Shipping costs are prorated among venues.
Insurance	Covered by Penn Museum.
Installation/ Deinstallation	Courier required. Qualified staff at borrowing institution will help in installation and deinstallation of the exhibition.
Requirements	Facility report must be submitted for review before approval of loan. Borrowing institutions must complete incoming and outgoing condition reports. The borrower must adhere to temperature and light controls for this exhibit.
Contacts	Traveling Exhibits Coordinator 215-746-6976 trex@museum.upenn.edu