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# Invisible Animals Exhibition: Barcelona Natural Science Museum Showcases Myth, Extinction & Biodiversity
- URL: https://barna.news/invisible-animals-exhibition-barcelona-natural-science-museum/
- Published: 2026-02-12T09:58:22.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-02T13:18:55.000Z
- Description: The Barcelona Natural Science Museum presents the ‘Invisible Animals’ exhibition, exploring extinct, mythical, and elusive creatures through a unique fusion of art and science.
- Author: Laia Serra
- Tags: Culture

The [Museu de Ciències](https://museuciencies.cat/en/?ref=barna.news) Naturals de Barcelona (Barcelona Natural Science Museum) presents a fascinating journey into the unknown with its exhibition, [*Invisible Animals: Myth, Life, Extinction, De-extinction*.](https://museuciencies.cat/en/exposicio%5Ftemporal/animals-invisibles/?ref=barna.news) This thought-provoking showcase explores the creatures that inhabit our world, or our imaginations, but remain largely unseen. The **Invisible Animals exhibition Barcelona** offers a unique perspective on natural history.

## Beyond the visible: Exploring the unseen

The **Invisible Animals exhibition Barcelona** tackles the concept of ‘invisibility’ from multiple angles. Consequently, it challenges visitors to consider animals they cannot easily observe. The collection focuses on three distinct categories:

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- **The Vanished:** Creatures that have been lost to [extinction](https://ibecbarcelona.eu/ibec-and-antoni-muntadas-featured-in-the-invisible-animals-exhibition-at-the-natural-science-museum-of-barcelona/?ref=barna.news).
- **The Mythical:** Animals that exist only within cultural lore and human imagination.
- **The Elusive:** Real species that are nearly impossible to spot in the wild.

## Merging art and science for immersive storytelling

Through innovative museography, the exhibition merges scientific rigour with artistic interpretation. This interdisciplinary approach sheds light on forgotten stories. Therefore, it brings elusive beings into the spotlight through immersive design.

## A profound reflection on biodiversity and loss

More than a display of curiosities, *Invisible Animals* invites visitors to engage with critical environmental issues. It encourages reflection on the accelerating loss of biodiversity. In addition, it highlights the importance of cultural memory.

The museum frames the exhibition as a call to action. It is a plea to protect the planet and its myriad beings, seen or unseen. By highlighting [preservation efforts](https://museuciencies.cat/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20250514%5FCOM%5FAnimalsInvisibles%5FDdP%5FEN.pdf?ref=barna.news), the exhibition underscores the natural world’s fragility.

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[Link to original article](https://www.barcelonaturisme.com/wv3/en/agenda/20397/invisible-animals-myth-life-extinction-de-extinction-museu-de-ciencies-naturals-de-barcelona.html?ref=barna.news)