Gallery Trail: Nature in Brilliant Colour
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Anywhere you look in nature, colour holds meaning. From the fiery reds to soothing blues, Nature in Brilliant Colour will take you on a journey through the vibrant hues of our planet.
Awaken your senses as you make your way through a series of spaces, each dedicated to a colour of the rainbow. Discover the complex, untamed beauty of the natural world, and explore human connections to colour.
Fast Facts
Quartz comes in many colours, like white, purple, pink, and orange.
Blue whale poop is bright orange because of the krill they eat.
A blue jay has NO blue pigment in its feathers – their colour comes from the way light bounces off the feathers.
Purple was considered a royal or noble colour due to the cost of the tens of thousands of snail shells needed to make purple dye.
Museum Guidelines
Use any objects you like to help you answer the questions on this gallery trail.
You can work in small groups on the questions and the activities.
Remember that you’re sharing the space with other people. Be respectful.
Choose a working space that doesn’t block someone’s view or stop them from moving past.
Please use pencils and not pens for the safety of the objects.
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If remixing or modifying, please credit: "adapted from a resource by ROM."
