Unique Creations of Nature (long term assembly of temporary exhibits):
Provides knowledge about extinct & endangered animals of India with special reference to cats
Display of striking difference between Cheetah and Leopard, Deer and Black buck
Knowledge about largest & smallest terrestrial mammal, herbivore, carnivore, bone crusher and much more interesting facts & exciting information
Mockery of Similipal Reserve Forest at the entrance depicting wildlife in natural habitat in realistic pass through form
Importance of Sal Tree and biodiversity existing in the Sal Tree population
Origin, Index, Importance and related facts about Mahanadi River
Information and exhibits on wetlands (both on national and international importance)
Realistic diorama of Bhitarkanika Reserve Forest
Exhibits on Crocodiles, Olive Ridley sea turtles, Irrawaddy dolphins etc
Diorama on Chilika Lake, Andaman Nicobar Island
North East Biodiversity Gallery:
Depicts North East India, a land synonymous with beauty & diversity is part of Himalayan and Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot. It is a reservoir of many endemic and rare plants and animals. Biodiversity of Kaziranga, Loktak Lake, Namdapha, Dzukou valley, is beautifully presented in a dioramic form. Besides, biodiversity of birds, primates, orchids, rhododendrons, bamboos & herpeto-fauna of north east is presented in a lucid & easily understandable way
World's largest egg of extinct Elephant bird, fossils, Ammonites, African Savannah painting, Skeleton of African Black Rhinoceros and Butterflies of Madagascar etc. have been displayed in this gallery & look for a rare mounted specimen of Cheetah which is extinct from India.
Real specimens of different species of frogs, snakes, lizards & turtles found in Odisha well preserved in formalin.
Comparison of skeleton of human with other animals
Knowledge on how bird’s bones are different from mammals and snake
Learning about modification of limbs in different animal groups
Some common insects & their life-cycle are depicted to know more about ecological role played in the environment. Participatory exhibit on interesting facts about hornets & other wasps through LCD monitor displayed along with hornet nest.
Information on the fastest, largest and longest of all animals
Information about amazing plants and animals
Measuring activity for children to compare their height against a giraffe
Search activity (mocking & participatory) for shells of the sea shore and unfolding treasure of life in sea.
Elephant and Whale Skeleton:
Ridden wild tusker displayed under suspended condition in central dome.
A 47 ft. long skeleton of baleen whale (Bryde's Whale)
A 32 ft. long Toothed Whale (Sperm Whale) and complete skeleton of African black rhino are the prime attractant to visitors to this museum.
Intangible Natural heritage of Odisha:
Depicting information on INH existing in the mythology related traditions and practices i.e. Nabakalebar of Lord Jagannatha
Medicinal INH of Odisha
Trade and Business related INH facts
INH in popular culture and art of Odisha
Impact of loss of INH on Environment and society of Odisha