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Blast off to a world where science fiction meets science fact. Beginning March 12, 2016, families who explore The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis’ newest exhibit, Alien Worlds and Androids, will have an “out of this world” experience as they join scientists in a search for alien life on Earth and far beyond our solar system. Learn more about the technologies used to examine the universe and Earth’s extreme environments, and as a result of those technologies, see the discoveries of alien-like creatures found on our own planet.
Look for answers to weighty questions, such as: Are we alone in the universe? How close are we to discovering new alien worlds and alien life? What inspires scientists, science fiction writers and filmmakers? What might the rover CURIOSITY find on Mars? Alien Worlds and Androids, produced by Global Experience Specialists (GES), invites families to explore the cutting-edge science taking place right now at NASA and its Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
As science fiction becomes less fiction and more fact, determine the difference between robots and androids with their artificial intelligence and discover how both technologies have been developed. Life size replicas of Iron Man, C-3PO and R2D2 from Star Wars movies, and a replica T-800 bust from The Terminator franchise present great learning opportunities and “selfie” photo opportunities. Star Trek fans will smile when they spy the jacket Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy) wore in the 2009 film Star Trek: Into the Darkness. Visitors are encouraged to build an alien, touch a meteorite, operate a robotic arm, and sit in a POD to experience the feeling of the amazing journey CURIOSTY endured to land on Mars.
“The Children’s Museum is committed to providing families and children opportunities to become immersed in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. This interactive and engaging exhibit will ignite scientific curiosity as it entertains visitors with iconic robots, androids, and super heroes from their favorite sci-fi films as well as real science,” said Dr. Jeffrey H. Patchen, president and CEO, The Children’s Museum.
Alien Worlds and Androids lands in The Children’s Museum for Spring Break from March 12-May 1, 2016.
Alien Worlds and Androids— © 2016 Global Experiences Specialists, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
About Global Experience Specialists (GES)
Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES), a Viad Corp (NYSE: VVI) company, is a global, full-service provider for live events, producing exhibitions, conferences, congresses, corporate events, exhibits and entertainment experiences. GES provides a wide range of services, including official show services, audio visual, cutting-edge creative and design, marketing and measurement services, and event accommodations – all with an unrivaled global reach. GES partners with leading shows and brands, including Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Spring Fair Birmingham, MAGIC, International Woodworking Fair, CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE, Bell Helicopter, and L’Oreal, GES’ National Servicenter® has been recognized with certification under the J.D. Power Certified Contact Center Program for the past seven years, and for the sixth year in a row Ad Age has named GES as one of the “World’s 50 Largest Agency Companies.” For more information visit www.ges.com.
About The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit institution committed to creating extraordinary learning experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanities that have the power to transform the lives of children and families. For more information about The Children's Museum, visit www.childrensmuseum.org, follow us on Twitter @TCMIndy, Facebook.com/childrensmuseum and YouTube.com/IndyTCM
