The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is excited to announce the opening of AI: More Than Human, a captivating special exhibition by the Barbican Centre that explores the evolution and impact of artificial intelligence, on Saturday, May 31. 

Seamlessly blending science and art, AI: More Than Human invites guests to engage with AI firsthand by interacting with unique machines, experiencing vibrant digital installations, and uncovering humanity’s long-standing relationship with technology. The exhibition traces AI’s origins, from ancient Japanese Shintoism to the groundbreaking innovations in computing that have shaped today’s digital world. 

“This exhibition offers a fascinating look at how AI has evolved from a concept of human imagination to a ubiquitous technology affecting many facets of our lives,” said Analisa Duran, Knight Sr. Director of Education at Frost Science. “Whether you’re an AI enthusiast or a skeptic, this experience will challenge your perceptions and spark new conversations about our relationship with technology.” 

From thought-provoking research to artistic collaborations, AI: More Than Human presents works by leading artists, scientists, and researchers and explores what it means to be human, the meaning of consciousness, and whether machines will ever outsmart us—offering something for everyone, from ChatGPT aficionados to AI cynics. 

AI: More Than Human is divided into four sections – starting with The Dream of AI, which looks at the origins and history of AI. This section focuses on the religious traditions of Judaism and Shintoism, the sciences of Arabic alchemy and early mathematics, and Gothic philosophies.  

In Section 2, Mind Machines, you’ll discover how AI has developed throughout history, guided by the groundbreaking work of visionaries like Ada Lovelace, Charles Babbage, and Alan Turing. A must-see highlight of this section is Sony’s aibo, a robotic puppy that learns and adapts through memory-based interactions. Guests can even help shape aibo’s personality in real time—just by playing with it! 

Data Worlds dives into the ways AI is transforming society while addressing critical ethical questions about bias, truth, control, and privacy. Explore AI’s influence in healthcare, journalism, and retail, and encounter Joy Buolamwini’s Gender Shades project, which exposes how bias can be embedded in facial recognition software. 

The final section, Endless Evolution, explores the future of artificial life and AI’s role in shaping humanity. Experience Massive Attack’s groundbreaking project, where they encoded their album Mezzanine into synthetic DNA, or step into Justine Emard’s Co(AI)xistence, an interactive installation exploring communication between humans and machines.  

Throughout the exhibition, interactive installations bring AI to life. Test your skills in 2065, an open-world video game where you play the role of an AI by Lawrence Lek, meet an AI-powered version of yourself in Universal Everything’s Future You and experience the poetic fusion of art and technology with Es Devlin’s PoemPortraits, in collaboration with Google Arts & Culture and Ross Goodwin, where AI transforms words into visual masterpieces. 

AI: More Than Human was curated and organized by the City of London’s Barbican Centre and co-produced by Groningen Forum, Netherlands. The City of London Corporation is the owner, founder and principal funder of the Barbican Centre. The exhibition is sponsored locally by Amazon. 

For more information and ticket details, visit frostscience.org. 

The exhibition will be on view from Saturday, May 31, 2025, through Monday, September 1, 2025, inside the Hsiao Family Special Exhibition Gallery on the first floor of the museum. Admission to AI: More Than Human is included with all museum admission tickets. For more information on the exhibition, please visit frostscience.org/ai.  

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About the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science  

Located in Downtown Miami’s Maurice A. FerrĂ© Park, the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is a leading-edge science museum dedicated to sharing the power of science, sparking wonder and investigation, and fueling innovation for the future. Sitting on four acres, the 250,000-square-foot museum is divided into four distinct buildings: the Frost Planetarium, Aquarium, and the North and West Wings. At Frost Science, visitors can explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in an experiential setting with interactive exhibitions and unique shows. The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is supported by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners of Miami-Dade County. This project is supported by the Building Better Communities Bond Program and the City of Miami. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and a member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers. Learn more at frostscience.org.Â