Who? SCIENCE ADVENTURE CENTER
What? Grand opening!
When? Saturday, November 19, 2005
Where? Bishop Museum
Why? To teach us about volcanology and other cool stuff related to the ecosystem and geological features of Hawaii
How? $17 million and 2 years of construction
Feature exhibits include:
• Pu'u O'o - Interactive volcanic spatter cone model.
• Hot Spot Theater - A Lava melting demonstration.
• Wave Making Tank - Surf and Tsunami generating demo'.
• Good Guys/Bad Guys Lab - Presentaton of endemic and invasive Hawaii species.
• Lo'ihi ROV's - Remote-control your own mini sub down a 32,000 gallon tank and examine mock hydothermal vents through onboard video cameras.
• Origins Tunnel - 160 ft. walk-through tube filled with plants, animals and myths of how Hawaii was created.
• Hot Wax Volcano - Simulate your own shield volcano by pumping magma (hot wax) through a hot spot.
• Interactive Islands Model - A 3-dimensional topographical model of the Hawaiian Island chain, including an LCD monitor you can use to get a bird's eye view in detail of each area.
• The Treehouse - an abstract Ohi'a forest, which overlooks the main floor of the facility. Designed for children to take part in roll-playing native vs. invasive species with the use of costumes.
• Rainbow Bridge - create an actual rainbow with a ceiling-mounted rainmaker and specially arranged lighting.
Check it out!...
The new Science Adventure Center will have a grand opening celebration from 9am to 8pm on Saturday, November 19, 2005. For that day only, admission will be just $3 for Hawaii and military residents. Free for Bishop Museum members, customers and employees of Bank of Hawaii, the grand opening sponsor. Museum members may also RSVP for a free preview on Friday.
There was thorough coverage of the facility in this Sunday's Honolulu Advertiser and Star Bulletin. Click on those links for the whole story.
What? Grand opening!
When? Saturday, November 19, 2005
Where? Bishop Museum
Why? To teach us about volcanology and other cool stuff related to the ecosystem and geological features of Hawaii
How? $17 million and 2 years of construction
Feature exhibits include:
• Pu'u O'o - Interactive volcanic spatter cone model.
• Hot Spot Theater - A Lava melting demonstration.
• Wave Making Tank - Surf and Tsunami generating demo'.
• Good Guys/Bad Guys Lab - Presentaton of endemic and invasive Hawaii species.
• Lo'ihi ROV's - Remote-control your own mini sub down a 32,000 gallon tank and examine mock hydothermal vents through onboard video cameras.
• Origins Tunnel - 160 ft. walk-through tube filled with plants, animals and myths of how Hawaii was created.
• Hot Wax Volcano - Simulate your own shield volcano by pumping magma (hot wax) through a hot spot.
• Interactive Islands Model - A 3-dimensional topographical model of the Hawaiian Island chain, including an LCD monitor you can use to get a bird's eye view in detail of each area.
• The Treehouse - an abstract Ohi'a forest, which overlooks the main floor of the facility. Designed for children to take part in roll-playing native vs. invasive species with the use of costumes.
• Rainbow Bridge - create an actual rainbow with a ceiling-mounted rainmaker and specially arranged lighting.
Check it out!...
The new Science Adventure Center will have a grand opening celebration from 9am to 8pm on Saturday, November 19, 2005. For that day only, admission will be just $3 for Hawaii and military residents. Free for Bishop Museum members, customers and employees of Bank of Hawaii, the grand opening sponsor. Museum members may also RSVP for a free preview on Friday.
There was thorough coverage of the facility in this Sunday's Honolulu Advertiser and Star Bulletin. Click on those links for the whole story.
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