Yosemite: Exploring the Incomparable Valley

October 7 - January 1, 2017 - The exhibition shows how Americans found inspiration in the western landscape and also sought to understand its marvels—through paintings, prints, and photographs as well as the botanical and geological specimens that early scientists brought back from their expeditions. Together, these objects attest to the enduring impact of Yosemite, whose awe-inspiring scale and beauty have fascinated generations of Americans and inspired action to conserve its wonders.