May 17, 2022 — Press release from Museums of Burlington
Beyond Human Limits is an action-packed ride through the world of extreme sports. This highly interactive exhibition, developed and produced by Science North in partnership with the Ontario Science Centre, brings visitors inside the minds and bodies of extreme athletes and explores the psychology of their motivations and the science of extreme sports, including wingsuit flying, ice and rock climbing, parkour, free diving and many more.
Beyond Human Limits showcases the science, creativity, and innovation in extreme sports. Be prepared to engage with friends and families in a multitude of physical, multimedia and creative challenges. Hear from athletes that participate in these extreme activities and how they have persevered through failures and challenges in their sports. Learn about the researchers who study extreme athletes, those who rescue them when things go wrong and the innovators who create new and novel equipment, and dispel myths and misconceptions surrounding extreme sports. From exhilarating speeds, breathtaking heights and profound depths to uncontrolled variables such as weather or terrain – passionate stories about how athletes prepare and train extensively to carefully evaluate risks, endure intense physical and mental challenges and maintain a calm focus will be explored.
“Beyond Human Limits is an extremely engaging and interactive exhibit, designed for people of all ages. It is a high energy look at extreme sports requiring high technical skill and intense mental focus through the lens of the athletes and researchers that visitors of all ages will enjoy.” – Chris Selman, Curator
Beyond Human Limits is open at Joseph Brant Museum from June 4 – September 24, 2022 and is included with the price of regular admission. For more information, please visit: museumsofburlington.ca.
