Seeing and Understanding the Unknown

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An antique engraving depicting an intense ocean scene of whalers battling a giant sea creature resembling a whale with exaggerated, monstrous features. The ocean churns with activity as several small boats filled with figures wielding spears and harpoons surround the beast. Ships sail in the background under a cloudy sky, and other sea creatures thrash in the water. Latin text is inscribed below the image, and the print has a beige border with signs of aging.

Join us for a panel discussion in celebration of the opening of Monsters of the Deep, followed by an opportunity to explore the exhibition.

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$15 General Admission | $5 MIT ID Holders

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MIT Museum, Gambrill Center

314 Main Street
Building E-28
Cambridge, MA 02142
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Area 2, East Cambridge, and The Port

Dates and Times

화요일, 5월 6 6오후 – 8오후

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How do you create a picture of something you've heard about but never seen? This is a problem that has bedeviled scientists for centuries. Five hundred years ago, people sought to understand the mysterious, half-seen creatures that lurked beneath the ocean's surface. Today, researchers hunt for ways to visualize black holes and the ocean floor. 

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An antique engraving depicting an intense ocean scene of whalers battling a giant sea creature resembling a whale with exaggerated, monstrous features. The ocean churns with activity as several small boats filled with figures wielding spears and harpoons surround the beast. Ships sail in the background under a cloudy sky, and other sea creatures thrash in the water. Latin text is inscribed below the image, and the print has a beige border with signs of aging.
화요일, 5월 6 6오후 – 8오후
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Kate Silverman Wilson

MIT Museum

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Last updated 4월 9, 2025.

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