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Exhibition «Planeta Vida»

The «Planeta Vida» exhibition at the Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Barcelona offers a fascinating journey that reveals how living beings and the Earth’s physical and chemical environment intertwine to shape our planet as we know it today. This display is a mirror reflecting the complexity and beauty of the natural world, underscoring the interdependence between rivers, mountains, oceans and all the organisms that inhabit them.

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The exhibition unfolds across three meticulously designed areas to offer a deep and multidisciplinary understanding of our world:

The biography of the Earth: This first area takes visitors on a journey through time, exploring the evolution of life and its symbiotic relationship with the planet. From the dawn of the earliest organisms to the complex life forms that inhabit the Earth today, this tour is a chronicle of co-evolution and adaptation.

The Earth today: Here, an up-to-date picture of our planet is presented, highlighting how life continues to shape and be shaped by the terrestrial environment. Visitors will discover how ecosystems work together to regulate and maintain the conditions that make life on Earth possible.

The islands of science: This area offers a more detailed look at specific concepts such as biological evolution, species nomenclature and classification, the peculiarities of the Mediterranean, and animal behaviour. Each island is a capsule of knowledge, designed to delve into the mysteries and wonders of natural science.

«Planeta Vida» is not just an exhibition, but an invitation to reflect on our place in this vast and interconnected system. It is a reminder that every element on Earth, from the highest mountain to the smallest marine organism, plays a crucial role in shaping our world.

This visual and educational journey is open to audiences of all ages and promises to enrich visitors’ understanding of our planet’s dynamics, showing that life and the Earth together are a dynamic system that continues to evolve.

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