Eyes on Earth - May 28, 2010

Presented by:
Mission Childrens' Hospital, Arby's and Buncombe County Medical Society Alliance

Far beyond the atmosphere of Earth, at orbits ranging from 290 to over 35,400 km (180 to over 22,000 miles) above sea level, circle the satellites of the Earth Observing System. This small group of human-made scientific observers is constantly scanning our planet: tracking weather, monitoring pollution, creating maps, and gathering information that helps scientists predict storms, monitor forest fires, and study the holes in the ozone layer.

EYES ON EARTH, a highly interactive science exhibition, focuses on the EOS and examines how satellite observations are made and what we can learn about the Earth using space technology. Designed primarily for families and school groups (elementary through adults), visitors learn what a satellite is, discover the different types of orbits, and explore cutting-edge technology similar to that used by EOS scientists. EYES ON EARTH brings these concepts “down to earth” through a combination of fun, accessible interactives in a playful and “spacey” environment.

Eyes on Earth is produced by Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI) in conjunction with NASA.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - May 28, 2010

Presented by:
Mission Children's Hospital, Buncombe County Medical Society Alliance, Arby's and Dr. & Mrs. George Bilbrey

This larger than life pop-up book exhibition dazzles the eyes and stimulates the mind using creativity, play and exploration. Visitors literally step into the pages of the story at each exhibit section designed as an open book.  Science, art and history are explored through the wonder of this timeless story with hands-on activities and interactive exhibits such as puppets of Oz with a message of tolerance, the Tin Woodsman sharing physiology of the heart, and Scarecrow allowing visitors to pick his brain!   Visitors follow the characters on their journey along the ‘road of yellow brick’ through the Land of Oz and by the end, visitors and the story’s characters learn more about themselves  with a complement of character building learning curriculum.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is produced and toured by Great Explorations Children's Museum.

Blue Man Group - Making Waves - Fall 2010

Blue Man Group - Making Waves, the national touring exhibit supported by Harman/Becker Automotive Systems and created by the Boston Children’s Museum and Blue Man Group and powered by JBL®, is a 1,500 square foot exhibit - designed to bring together science and art - while taking the whole family through a multi sensory exploration of sound that provides an opportunity to play together while discovering the fun of music. 

Onstage, the Blue Man is one part inquisitive child, one part trickster, and one part superhero on a journey of discovery. Throughout Blue Man Group - Making Waves families are encouraged to learn, play and explore with the same curiosity as these renowned performing artists.

Blue Man Group: Making Waves is produced by Boston Children's Museum.