Today marks the beginning of what sounds like a really interesting, interactive, kid-friendly exhibition at The Houston Health Museum. The exhibit, called It's a Nano World, includes
Giant Blood Drop
Pretend to be a germ and jump inside the Giant Blood Drop filled with small red plastic balls representing red blood cells. Be on the lookout for white blood cells – they are coming to attack and fend off the invading germ to keep the body healthy and strong.
How Many Nanometers Tall Are You?
Visitors tall and small, can measure themselves in nanometers as well as inches, meter and centimeters using a measuring tool with a height slider. Kids will be happy to discover that since nanometers are so small, the number that reflects their nanometer height will be very big.
Giant Magnifying Glass
The giant magnifying glass magnifies objects approximately 3 to 4 times their actual size. Looking through the lens you might discover that your friend’s nose has become hugely big, or that you can see an object across the room in sharp detail.Tackle pollen, dust and germs with pinball prowess
Three pinball machines illustrate micro-scale germs, dust and pollen and the impact they can have on the body.Powers of Ten Film
Powers of Ten was created by Ray and Charles Eames, two ground-breaking twentieth century scientific and cultural pioneers. The film takes viewers on a journey of diminishing scale from the cosmic view of the Earth in outer space, to an aerial view of Chicago, to people picnicking, ending with a view of a cell inside the hand of a man sleeping on his picnic blanket.
The Health Museum is located in the Museum District at 1515 Hermann Drive Houston, TX 77004. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for children and senior adults. Children under four years of age and Museum members are admitted free. Summer hours of operation are: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Visitors can enjoy free admission on FREE Family Thursday from 2 – 5 p.m. For more information about The Health Museum and its programs, please visit www.thehealthmuseum.org or call (713) 521-1515.
It's a Nano World!
Discover a miniscule world at The Health Museum
Friday, May 26, 2006
May 23, 2006 (Houston, Texas) – What is smaller than a spot on a ladybug? Find out this summer at The Health Museum. Come discover living cells too small for the human eye to see! Measure your height in nanometers, magnify your best friend and even pretend to be a germ! These hands-on activities are part of the new exhibition, It's a Nano World , opening at The Health Museum on Saturday, May 27 and on view through September 10, 2006. Learn about the exciting world of nanobiotechnology – the study of tiny living things and the tools that scientists use to see them. Take a journey through It's a Nano World and discover it really is a small, small world.
“ It's a Nano World is a fascinating introduction to the microscopic world that surrounds and lives within us,” explained Tadd Pullin, Chief Executive Officer for the Museum. “The exhibition will reveal to visitors the impact that unseen particles have on their lives. The exhibition supports the Museum's mission to inspire and educate young people and their families with health and science information presented in an entertaining manner.”
Visitors are welcomed to It's a Nano World with a myriad of activities and displays to explore the micro world of nanobiotechnology. “Time Warner Cable believes it is important to support The Health Museum in providing educational and entertaining exhibits that enrich the lives of children and adults throughout the year,” said T. Ray Purser, Vice President, Public Affairs for Time Warner Cable, exhibition sponsor. “ It's a Nano World exhibition is a great destination during the long summer break.”
A sampling of the exhibit offerings include:
- How Many Nanometers Tall Are You? - Visitors tall and small can measure themselves in nanometers as well as inches, meter and centimeters.
- Giant Magnifying Glass - Looking through the lens of the giant magnifying glass, you might discover that your friend's nose has become hugely big, or that you can see an object across the room in sharp detail.
- Powers of Ten Film - Created by Ray and Charles Eames, two ground-breaking twentieth century scientific and cultural pioneers, this modified version of the film takes viewers on a journey of diminishing scale from the cosmic view of the Earth in outer space, to a cell inside the hand of a man sleeping on his picnic blanket.
- Tackle pollen, dust and germs with pinball prowess - Three pinball machines, the Germ Launcher, Dust Tippy Table and Pollen Pinball, illustrate micro-scale germs, dust and pollen and the impact they can have on the body.
- Giant Blood Drop - Pretend to be a germ and jump inside the Giant Blood Drop filled with small red plastic balls representing red blood cells. Be on the lookout for white blood cells – they are coming to attack invading germs to keep the body healthy.
- Cells in Motion and Tiny Tools Video - Step inside the world of living moving cells in the body. Then enjoy the Tiny Tools Video, which shows the process scientists use to develop the tiny tools used to study the smallest living things.
It's a Nano World is a limited engagement exhibit, supported in part by Time Warner Cable, Houston Texans Foundation, Sterling-Turner Foundation, Houston Chronicle and Sunny 99.1. “The Houston Texans Foundation is most interested in promoting healthy lifestyles for youth,” said Joanie Haley, Executive Director for the Foundation. “This exhibit sparks the imaginations of children, and we are delighted to be a sponsor.”
About It's a Nano World Exhibit
The Health Museum will host It's a Nano World for a limited time from May 27 – September 10, 2006. Admission to this special exhibit is free with a general admission ticket purchase and to Museum members. The project is primarily funded by the Nanobiotechnology Center (NBTC) at Cornell University through a grant from the National Science Foundation. The exhibition has been developed by the Sciencenter and its contractors, including Painted Universe Inc.
About The Health Museum
The Health Museum is a member institution of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center and is located in the heart of the Museum District at 1515 Hermann Drive Houston, TX 77004. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for children and senior adults. Children under four years of age and Museum members are admitted free. Summer h ours of operation are: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Visitors can enjoy free admission on FREE Family Thursday from 2 – 5 p.m. For more information about The Health Museum and its programs, please visit www.thehealthmuseum.org or call (713) 521-1515.
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