The Mystery of Flyingfeatures various biological specimens and exhibits with the capability of flying, and displays the evolution of flying from the natural history perspective. The exhibition is designed on the basis of recent scientific findings discovered by Beijing Museum of Natural History and is specially designed for the young visitors.

Focusing on the biological expansion to the sky, as well as the survival strategies in this process, the exhibition explains the origin of flying, the evolution of feathers and the theory of flight. It takes visitors to explore,in all aspects, the fascinating mystery of flying and the interdependence between creatures and nature.

Besides, the exhibition displays the development of bionic flying technologies, which isanintegrationof natural science and human civilization. From the dream of flying in ancient times to the implements of space-exploring in modern times, the exhibition presents attempts of voyages to the sky and the universe.

The Mystery of Flyingis a window on the sciences underlying the remarkable feat of flying and excites visitors to set their visions high in the sky, and beyond.