Bring Earth System Science to Your Community

The exhibit is on the road!

On April 7 to May 16, 2025, the NSF NCAR Traveling Exhibit will be displayed at the Noel Wien Public Library in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Visit our Where Is the Exhibit Now? page to learn more!

A Traveling Exhibit on Earth System Science

Take a journey through Earth science with a visit to the traveling exhibition, Real People, Real Climate, Real Changes. Bring your family and friends, and learn together how our Earth is changing and how it’s affecting people’s lives around the country and around the world.

The traveling exhibit was developed by the NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research and the UCAR Center for Science Education to help share Earth science and how it impacts people’s lives as it travels around the country. Follow the link at the bottom of this page to learn more about requesting the exhibit.

In the exhibit, you’ll learn how people are affected by our changing planet – from Midwest farmers to coastal residents and urban dwellers. You’ll also learn about the people who are building national resilience, and you’ll get ideas on how to help.

Learn the scientific evidence that explores why we’re seeing increasingly frequent and extreme natural disasters. The Earth has changed throughout history, but it is warming at a much faster rate than in the past, which is leaving us vulnerable to weather events that threaten our communities and economies. In the exhibit, you’ll find out what can be done from global to community-level solutions.

The impacts of our changing planet are becoming more apparent each year as warming temperatures affect rain and snowfall and cause sea levels to rise. Some areas are becoming more prone to drought and heat waves. Some areas are becoming more prone to intense rainstorms and the flash flooding they can cause.

Visit our Exhibit Interactives page to learn more about the scientific data behind the hands-on exhibit interactives.

Learn how to bring this exhibit to your location

Email ncar-traveling-exhibit@ucar.edu for additional questions