The Swift Current Museum has some high-wire, cliff-dangling excitement in its new exhibit.  

The 'Beyond Human Limits' display is on loan from Science North and features information, interactive displays, and even a few physical challenges. The focus of this program is extreme sports like mountain climbing, tight rope, skydiving, and more.  

Corla Rokochy, education and program coordinator for the Swift Current Museum, is excited for folks to experience the thrills and chills of alpine experiences like the rock climbing display.  

A child attempts to hang on to the rock climbing exhibit. A child attempts to hang on to the rock climbing exhibit. 

"It takes visitors inside the minds and bodies of extreme athletes," said Rokochy. "To explore the psychology, physiology and physicality of some of the most extreme activities in the world." 

Kids who come to the exhibit will be able to attempt a small, low-to-the-ground tightrope. This is designed to allow them to get the sense of balance required for straddling a strap hundreds of feet above a chasm, without the risk of falling so far.   

While vertigo is the natural response to heights, those who choose to pursue this sport may find they lack that particular aversion. While vertigo is the natural response to heights, those who choose to pursue this sport may find they lack that particular aversion. 

Another interesting aspect of 'Beyond Human Limits' is the hanging challenge. Youths are encouraged to attempt hanging from a simple grip ledge above a softened surface, to see how long they can hang on. Anyone who can last more than the set record may be eligible for a reward.  

"It's a great time for it because of field trip season for schools," noted Rokochy. "Or any groups that want to do a wind-up, like for volleyball, baseball, hockey, or a kind of team bonding." 

This exhibit may also be the biggest ever set up in the Swift Current Museum. It's so big, that it's sprawled out into the general exhibit.  

Many of the displays have buttons to push, and knowledge to learn. Many of the displays have buttons to push, and knowledge to learn. 

Anyone interested in arranging a class field trip, or perhaps a team outing, can reach out to the Swift Current Museum at 306-778-2775. 'Beyond Human Limits' will be in Swift Current until the end of June.