Delaware Museum to Introduce Biomimicry to Kids in Bilingual Exhibit on Nature-Inspired Engineering

Delaware Museum of Nature and Science introduces biomimicry to students in new exhibit

“Wild Creativity” exhibit introduces the concept of biomimicry—designing solutions modeled on nature’s own strategies

WILMINGTON – The Delaware Museum of Nature and Science is preparing to launch a new bilingual traveling exhibit, Creatividad silvestre | Wild Creativity, which invites visitors to explore how the natural world inspires human innovation. The exhibit opens October 4, 2025, and remains on view through January 11, 2026.

Developed by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in partnership with Adelante Mujeres, The Biomimicry Institute, and The Fleet Science Center, the exhibit introduces the concept of biomimicry—designing solutions modeled on nature’s own strategies—through ten interactive challenges. Guests can generate energy with a handmade kite, use prisms to direct light, design a rooftop garden, and more.

Understanding Biomimicry
At its core, biomimicry is about looking to living systems for clues to solve human challenges. Engineers, architects, and inventors study how organisms have adapted over millions of years, then translate those insights into practical designs. For example, observations of animal movement inform aerodynamics; micro-layered structures seen in nature can inspire more efficient light capture; and plant water-management strategies can influence resilient building materials.

“Nature is the ultimate engineer,” said John Garcia, communications manager at the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science. “Every solution we see in living systems has been refined over time, which makes biomimicry one of the most sustainable and creative approaches to modern problem-solving.”

The exhibit positions children and adults alike as inventors, inviting them to experiment, tinker, and test how natural strategies can be applied to real-world issues such as energy use, architecture, and design. “This exhibition is about connecting the brilliance of nature’s design with the curiosity of our visitors and turning that curiosity into hands-on prototypes,” Garcia said.

A Welcoming Approach
One distinctive feature is the exhibit’s “Spanish first” presentation. All text appears in Spanish before English, making the experience especially welcoming for bilingual families and Latino visitor groups.

Community Support
Locally, the exhibit is sponsored by Bank of America with additional support from Corteva Agriscience. Funding came in part from the National Science Foundation.

Admission Details
General admission to the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science is free for members, $15.50 for non-members and $5.50 for toddlers ages 1–2. Access to Creatividad silvestre | Wild Creativity is an add-on: $3 per adult and $1 per child for members, and $5 per adult and $2 per child for non-members.

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