Details

A Hands-On Exhibit

Designed and produced by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

OMSI?s TRAVELING EXHIBITS:

• Appeal to all ages
• Are easy to promote
• Offer opportunities for supplemental programs
• Have set new attendance records
• Have received national media attention

COST:

• $130,000 / 3 month venue plus shipping

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5,000 square feet
• Minimum doorway/hallway/elevator dimensions of 6?W x 7?H x 12?L
• Minimum ceiling height of 9?
• 100 lb./ sq. ft. floor load; access to a hose for Water Tanks
• 110 VAC 20 amp power; clean, dry, compressed air at 15 CFM @ 85 PSI minimum

COMPONENTS:

• Approximately 25 hands-on participatory exhibits including videos
• Thematic areas:
• Water Area
• Structures Area
• Wind Area

Three components found only in the traveling version:

Earthquake Platform
Can you build a 6-foot tall structure that will withstand a one minute simulated earthquake?

Speedboats
Can you design the fastest boat for calm water?

Walk-in Wind Tunnel
Ever wonder what it would feel like to have wings?

SHIPPING:

• 57 crates plus blanket wrapped items
• Shipped in (4) 48 ft. trailers

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

• Instruction Manual
• Marketing Kit
• Teacher?s Guide
• Floor Staff Training Guide

AVAILABILITY:

• Beginning February 2000
• Contact OMSI?s Traveling Exhibits Service at (503) 797-4659 for more information