Of our five senses, smell seems to preoccupy us the least. Yet more and more scientific research is probing the mysteries of our wondrous nose. The powers of our schnozzle appear to play a vital role in our emotions and even in our cognitive development. How does olfactory memory function? Does the way our nose works tell us something about our brain? What are the economic issues of using certain odours in the business world?   Explore your own sense of smell and you’ll be surprised and a little baffled by your nose and all it knows!   This exhibition was made possible by the generous contributions of:         This exhibition was produced by:   PICTURE GALLERY Print pictures (pdf)

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Ideal space:

Floor plan of the exhibition

• 120 square meters or 1 300 square feet;

• 2,45 meters or 8 feet of ceiling height;

• Storage space of 11 square meters or 110 square feet to store the 5 transport crates.

The exhibition Scents and Sensibility is divided into five zones made of self-supporting modules.

 

More specifically, this exhibition includes:

• 20 odours contained in individual diffusers;

• Refills for the odours used in the exhibit;

• 1 giant model replicating the inside of the nose;

• 1 audio tape of the sounds of breathing;

• 1 audio tape (with earphones) explaining the path that odour molecules take in the nose;

• 1 interactive panel with sounds and lights (with earphones);

• 9 games;

• 1 basket with masks of animal noses for children;

• 7 showcases displaying naturalized specimens of mammals, a bird, fish and different insect species;

• 10 small benches for young children.

A complete educational guide for children of daycare, kindergarten and elementary school is included with the exhibition.

FOR RESERVATION AND INFORMATION:

Pierre Harvey, M.Sc.
Chief Development Officer

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