Friday, June 19, 2009

South Florida Science Museum Summer 2009

SUMMER EXHIBITION – AMAZING FEATS OF AGING through August 23

Explore the mysteries of why and how animals, including humans, age at Amazing Feats of Aging, a new interactive exhibition. With more than 20 hands-on exhibits, visitors will marvel as a computer instantly ages their face 25 years, learn how scientists can dramatically increase the life span of certain animal species, and discover how anyone can slow down the aging process.

HEALTH EXPO July 26, noon – 4pm

In collaboration with our new Amazing Feats of Aging exhibition, this event features several community partners to bring you healthy alternatives to living. Come and experience healthy cooking demonstrations, personal massages, raffles, fun family activities to help engage the family in healthy life choices, and more! Scouts can earn an Amazing Feats of Aging patch by visiting the Museum and participating in health-related experiments and activities.

SENIOR SCIENCE DAY August 18, 10am – 5pm

Visitors aged 62 and better receive free admission on this fun day of interactive activities, guest lectures and an opportunity to see Amazing Feats of Aging before it closes.

FALL EXHIBITION – K’NEX: BUILDING THRILL RIDES opening September 5

Explore the science, math & technology behind hair-raising amusement park thrill rides! Display models are made solely from K’NEX Rods and Connectors, and range from a roller coaster measuring over 10 feet long to a 6 foot tall Ferris wheel. The exhibition also includes building areas and hands-on experiments that let visitors explore various forces, forms of energy, and types of motion.

For more information or to register, visit: http://www.sfsm.org/ or call (561) 832-1988.

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