An “…elaborate…alluring…theatrical exhibition…” ~The New York Times

Poison in Nature

Discover how poison helps shape an environment while walking through a re-creation of a remote Columbian rainforest.

Witte Tales

Explore ways that local plants and animals—including rattlesnakes, poison ivy, and even the monarch butterfly—have developed toxic adaptations to survive and thrive in Texas.

Poison in Myth & Legend

Turn the pages of an enchanted book and explore the role of poison in familiar stories such as Snow White, Macbeth, and Alice in Wonderland.

Detecting Poison

Play detective by finding clues about various toxins and poisonous creatures to help solve puzzling cases of accidental poisoning.

Victims and Villains

Get a glimpse of some of history’s most notorious and puzzling poison cases—from Emperor Nero to artist Francisco Goya—in an age before scientists developed reliable forensic tools.

Poison for Good

Learn how plant and animal toxins are being studied as sources for life-saving new drugs and see live animals whose toxins have been studied for medical applications.

The Power of Poison is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (amnh.org).

Related Events & Camps

• May 24 – Home School Day: Power of Poison Edition (Educational programming for K – 12)*
• May 26 – Cocktails & Culture: Pick Your Poison (For Guests 21+)*
• June 5 – STEAM Sunday: Fun with Fangs (For Families)
• June 13 – 17 –  Witte Museum Camp: Pick Your Poison (ages 9 – 12)*
• June 27 – July 1 – Witte Museum Camp: Pick Your Poison (ages 6 – 8)*
• July 10 – STEAM Sunday: Foliage Folios (For Families)
• August 7 – STEAM Sunday: Dose Detective (For Families)
• September 1 – Home School Day: Power of Poison Edition (Educational programming for K – 12)
• September 4 – STEAM Sunday: Kickin’ Kidneys (For Families)

*Event ticket includes admission to The Power of Poison