Death by Natural Causes

⭐ Death by Natural Causes invites you into a fascinating and slightly unsettling journey through the hidden dangers of the natural world. Beneath beauty, color, and even familiarity lies a world of “malefactors” quietly doing the Grim Reaper’s work. Launching at The Paperworks, this exhibition reveals how nature can be as dangerous as it is captivating. Highlights 🍄 Discover Hidden Dangers in Everyday Life 🧪 See the Science Behind the Risk 👣 Step Into the Unexpected General Info 📅 Date: Choose your preferred date in the ticket selector (your ticket allows you to enter anytime during open hours). 🕒 Opening hours: Monday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (last entry) Friday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (last entry) 🍸 21+ Cocktail Event: A Night to Die For! — September 17 On September 17, the regular admission hours and entry conditions will be modified due to our special 21+ cocktail event, A Night to Die For! , which starts at 6:00 PM. A $20 specialty cocktail ticket grants free entry to the exhibit. Drink tickets are available for purchase online and in-store while supplies last. One drink per person, with additional drinks available for purchase on site. ⏳ Duration: approx. 60 minutes 📍 Location: The Paperworks (1115 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95814) 👤 Age requirement: recommended for ages 8 and up ♿ Accessibility: wheelchair accessible ❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here Description From vibrant creatures and sweet-smelling plants to everyday materials you encounter without a second thought, Death by Natural Causes reveals the unexpected risks hiding in plain sight. Through authentic specimens, immersive environments, and hands-on interactives, you’ll uncover the science behind what can harm us directly or indirectly. Along the way, you’ll learn the real differences between poisonous, venomous, and toxic, while long-held myths and urban legends are put to the test with surprising, evidence-based truths. The experience brings you face-to-face with both the exotic and the familiar—mushrooms, snakes, spiders, and even common foods—creating powerful moments of recognition, curiosity, and discovery. Equal parts thrilling and educational, Death by Natural Causes challenges you to question what you think you know, confront your fears, and see the natural world in an entirely new way. Step inside—but tread carefully… you may never look at what’s beneath your feet the same way again. Get your tickets now for Death by Natural Causes in Sacramento!