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- Exhibitions
Art, history and science are center spotlight in Turtle Bay's two exhibition galleries. Museum exhibitions include works from the permanent collection as well as a diverse traveling exhibition schedule.
- Museum
Turtle Bay Museum is the heart of the Turtle Bay experience. It contains permanent, interactive exhibits and two large special exhibition galleries. The experiences here — underwater fish viewing, walking through historic recreations, experimenting with scientific equipment, viewing the art — are also springboards for the authentic outdoor experiences on the rest of the campus. The exhibits feature a mix of richly layered interpretative material, multimedia exhibits, science experiments, self-guided exploration, and play features.
- McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Opened on May 30, 2005, the McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is the newest addition to Turtle Bay Exploration Park. The new Gardens comprise 20 acres of mediterranean climate display gardens, a children’s garden, a medicinal garden, and two beautiful and unique water features.
- Animals
The animal programs at Turtle Bay inspire, create connections, and foster appreciation for the diversity and magnificence of wildlife through conservation, education and entertainment.
- Sundial Bridge
The Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay crosses the Sacramento River in the heart of Redding, California. Opened July 4, 2004, the bridge links the north and south campuses of Turtle Bay Exploration Park and serves as a new downtown entrance for Redding’s extensive Sacramento River Trail system.
- Paul Bunyan's Forest Camp
A fun-filled replica of a forest camp with woodsy play equipment and a working model of the Sacramento River, plus timber and ecology exhibits and a trail that takes you “across” Northern California’s forests.
- Monolith
The Monolith is the last tangible remnant of one of Redding’s most significant historical chapters: the building of Shasta Dam. The ruins of the old Kutras Aggregate Plant have kindled memories and become the site of many a resident’s more recent personal reflections. The Monolith was originally the foundation for the facility that processed the gravel used for the concrete in Shasta Dam. Since its closure in 1945, the structure had deteriorated, yet maintained a certain beauty.
- CafÉ At Turtle Bay
Make the Cafe at Turtle Bay your spot for a delicious meal in one of Redding’s most beautiful settings. Warm up with a latte from the full-service espresso bar after a winter walk across the Sundial Bridge. Enjoy an elegant meal on a warm summer night as a jazz band plays in the background. The Cafe at Turtle Bay specializes in gourmet sandwiches, Italian-style pizzas and creative salads.
- Museum Store
Turtle Bay Museum is the heart of the Turtle Bay experience,
containing permanent, interactive exhibits and two large special
exhibition galleries.
