Time is running out to see Masters of Disguise: The World of Camouflage!

Closing on February 24, this exhibition explores the art and science of camouflage in the natural world and the ways humans have adapted methods of camouflage in hunting and warfare.

The exhibition highlights four types of camouflage—obscuring, mimicry, disruptive and countershading—and showcases examples from both the natural and man-made world. Through digital imagery, artifacts and interactive elements, visitors explore color, shade and shape to learn how they can fool the eye.

Come see—or not see—for yourself! Crawl into a faux tree stump, like the ones used as surveillance posts in World War I, and peer through holes to spot subtly hidden images of a ship, a tank and an airplane. Peer through a periscope to see what a dazzle-painted ship looked like from the perspective of a submarine commander. Stand next to a life-sized ghillie suit covered with foliage, and learn about MultiCam, a standard-issue camouflage pattern that hides the wearer in a wide range of environments.

The exhibition is free with Museum admission and located in the Michael Stern Gallery in hangar 2. Don’t miss it! 

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