The University of Illinois Pollinatarium is the first free-standing science center in the nation devoted to flowering plants and their pollinators.  Its location in the midst of the Arboretum brings together flowers and pollinators physically and conceptually.  Changing exhibits relate to world events and ongoing research on pollinators.  Guests can explore beekeeping equipment, see live demonstrations and play interactive games.  Because so much depends on pollination, the UI Pollinatarium is dedicated to increasing awareness and appreciation of pollination as a remarkable ecological partnership and an essential ecosystem service.