JACKSON—Why do our hearts race, our knees shake, and our bodies sweat when we are scared? Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear explores this universal emotion that can save our lives. "Through fun, interactive challenges, guests can experience fear in a safe environment and discover the science behind their physical and emotional responses," explains Museum Director Charles Knight. The exhibit opens at the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks' Museum of Natural Science on May 28, 2016 and runs through December 30, 2016.

The exhibit includes immersive environments and full-body, interactive experiences that allow guests to test their own fears (Fear of Animals, Fear of Electric Shock, Fear of Loud Noises, Fear of Falling) and rate their physiological responses. Leading scientists and their current research on the neurobiology, physiology, and psychology of fear are also featured throughout the exhibit.

The Fear Lab explores the brain's structures and pathways that drive the fear response. Visitors will meet Mr. Goose Bumps, a larger-than-life figure that illustrates, through animation, how the brain and body work together in response to danger. Real brains and brain slices preserved through the process of plastination are on display showing similarities in a key fear structure in the brains of humans and animals.

Visit www.mdwfp.com/museum for details or call 601-576-6000. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors (60+), and $4 for youth (3-18). The Museum is located at 2148 Riverside Drive in Jackson, MS. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/msnaturalscience or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MSScienceMuseum.