Christopher Marley’s Newest Exhibit
Discover Exquisite Creatures Revealed, a new and expanded showcase of work from artist and naturalist Christopher Marley. His intricate artworks feature rare organisms from around the world—including a 10-foot Japanese Spider Crab, a striking Amazonian stingray, and a never before preserved leafy seadragon from Australia—in stunning displays like you’ve never seen before.
Oregon-based artist Christopher Marley’s artwork creates lasting tributes to the profound beauty of the natural world and provides an opportunity for all of us to broaden our knowledge about biodiversity and conservation in a stunning educational experience.
About the Artist
Christopher Marley is an American artist, author, and naturalist born in Los Angeles and raised in the Pacific Northwest. At 18 he left home and lived for over a decade in dozens of countries pursuing a career in fashion while studying art and design. His unique aesthetic was honed while working for iconic brands such as Luis Vuitton, Georgio Armani, Gucci, Donna Karan, and Nike.
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Marley’s artwork has been exhibited in hundreds of galleries and special exhibits worldwide. These solo exhibitions have spanned a varied cross-section of society. The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, the Beaty Biodiversity Museum in Vancouver B.C., The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, the Stamford Art Museum, Los Angeles Museum of Art, WMODA and the Queens Museum have all featured Marley’s work. Many of the world’s most exclusive retailers such as Berdorf Goodman, Saks 5th Avenue (NYC), Gumps (San Francisco), Barney’s (NYC), and La Galerie du Bon Marche (Paris) have also hosted solo exhibitions.
His first book, “Pheromone, The Insect Art of Christopher Marley” (Pomegranate, 2008) was named one of the Best Books of 2008 by The Times (UK) and his second book, “Biophilia” (Abrams, 2015) is a New York Times Bestseller. Marley’s new “Exquisite Creatures” book is the most comprehensive of his works and was recently released in 2023.
Marley’s images have been licensed by the World Wildlife Fund, National Geographic Explorer, Kyoto Journal, Science News, Johns Hopkin University Press, and Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Times (UK), Scientific American, Wired, Slate, Audubon magazine, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler, Marie Claire (France), Vogue (Italia), Town and Country, Smithsonian.com, American Art Collector, GIZ (Brazil), Harper’s Bazaar as well as NPR, Voice of America and CBS Sunday Morning.
Marley’s work has been credited with inspiring some of the world’s top designers and brands including Tory Burch, Alexander McQueen, and Nike.
He maintains studios in Willamette Valley, Oregon and in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Ticket Information
Exquisite Creatures Revealed + Museum Admission
Your museum admission ticket includes access to Exquisite Creatures Revealed.
Adult (14+) $20.00
Senior (63+) $17.00
Youth (3-13) $15.00
Infant (Under 3 years) Free
Ticket reservations required for all ages.
Exquisite Creatures Revealed Member Pricing
OMSI members receive complimentary admission to Exquisite Creatures Revealed!
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Your ticket also provides entry to OMSI’s permanent exhibit halls, including Turbine Hall, Science Playground, and the Natural Sciences Hall. For more in-depth science fun, be sure to check out one of OMSI’s four science labs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! All the artworks you see in the exhibit are made with real preserved animals, organisms, plants, and minerals.
Exquisite Creatures Revealed is scheduled to be on view from October 4, 2024 through February 17, 2025. Regular hours are 9:30am-5:30pm Monday-Friday & Sunday. Saturday hours are 9:30am-7:00pm. Please see our What’s On Calendar for the most up-to-date information including special holiday and school break hours.
Marley emphasizes ecologically friendly and sustainable collection methods and frequently collaborates with local zoos, museums, and collectors from around the world. Importantly, none of the vertebrates in the exhibit were killed for his art.
Individual visit times will vary, but most guests can anticipate spending 45 to 60 minutes viewing Exquisite Creatures Revealed. There is no time limit within the exhibit, and guests may enjoy it for as long as the museum is open.
Photography is allowed in Exquisite Creatures Revealed.
Food or drink are not permitted in the featured exhibit hall.
Yes. Strollers are permitted inside the exhibit.
Personal mobility devices are permitted in the exhibit; however, OMSI-provided electric carts are not permitted within the exhibition.