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Northwest Scale Modelers Massive Show of the Force at the Museum od Flight
The robot R2-D2 and other Star Wars characters will be among the guests at the annual Northwest Scale Modelers Show at the Museum on Feb. 18 and 19. The NorthWest Scale Modelers membership will push the envelope with a massive show of modeling force, attempting to stage the largest model show in Pacific Northwest history. A lecture at 2 p.m. will detail the design and building of a full-scale, operational replica of the “Star Wars” robot, R2-D2. The show will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and is ... Read More
Museum of Flight announce Exclusive Reception for March 24 Spy Pilot Chronicles Program
SEATTLE, – On March 24 from 6 to 9 p.m, veteran SR-71 Blackbird spyplane crew Brian Shul and Col. Walt Watson will share their experiences at “Spy Pilot Chronicles,” a Museum event that includes a private reception beneath the Museum’s Blackbird, followed by a lecture and book signing. Join Shul and his long-time flight crew member Watson for this exclusive event. Tickets are $55 for Museum members, and $70 non-members. The evening begins with a cash bar and appetizers reception beneath ... Read More
Museum of Aviation announces free iPhone tour app
The Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins Georgia announced the release of its first iPhone app, available immediately for free in the Apple App Store. The app enables users to listen to audio information for 20 of the museum’s more than 90 aircraft exhibits, and to explore additional information using Wikipedia and Youtube links. “We wanted an app that could provide an exciting and informative audio experience for our visitors here at the museum as well as wet the appetites of iPhone users who may not ... Read More
National Air and Space Museum Presents the 2012 Heritage Family Day Series
The National Air and Space Museum presents a “Heritage Family Day” series celebrating ethnic and cultural diversity. The series coincides with national observances, focusing specifically on the contributions that diverse communities have made to aviation and space exploration. These activity-filled days, which take place at the National Mall building and the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, offer parents and children the opportunity to meet role models—ranging from World War II pilots to astronomers—who may ... Read More
Museum of Flight Space Gallery New Venue for Popsicle Stick Bridge Contest Feb. 11
On Saturday, Feb. 11 the Museum’s new Space Gallery will echo with the sounds of cheering high school students during the annual Popsicle Stick Bridge Contest. The event is hosted by the Younger Member Forum of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and challenges high school students to design and build miniature bridges using only Popsicle sticks and white glue. The bridges will be judged on aesthetics, strength and efficiency. Ultimately, each design is tested to the breaking point with a hydraulic ... Read More
Fargo Air Museum to auction 1964 Cessna Skylane Airplane
The Fargo Air Museum is raffling a 1964 Cessna Skylane to raise money for it’s new wing! Cessna 182 Raffle tickets are available for $50 each, and no more than 2,500 tickets will be sold. The winner will be drawn on June 30, 2012 at 11 am. The Cessna 182 Raffle airplane will be on display at the Fargo Air Museum and at various fly-in’s and aviation related functions throughout the region. You may purchase tickets in person at the museum or send in a check to the museum address. You can also call the ... Read More
Hoboken Historical Museum opens Driving Under the Hudson. The History of the Holland and Lincoln Tunnel
The Hoboken Historical Museum presents Driving Under the Hudson. The History of the Holland and Lincoln Tunnel an exhibition on view through July 1, 2012. 2012 celebrates 85th anniversary of the Holland Tunnel and the 75th birthday of the Lincoln Tunnel. Love them for the access they provide to New York City, or curse them for the rush-hour traffic that ensnares Hudson County drivers, the tunnels define Hoboken’s northern and southern borders. Today we take them for granted, but when they were built, they ... Read More
University of Alaska Museum of the North displays pipeline super pig
The University of Alaska Museum of the North has installed a new pipeline super pig on its grounds. The pig, donated to the museum’s ethnology and history collection by Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, replaces a pig given to the museum in 1984. “That older, mostly steel and rubber pig has been on exhibit in the museum’s yard since it came to us. It sits in a vertical position in full sunlight,” said collection manager Angela Linn. “The rubber components have severely degraded over the past few years ... Read More
Science Museum Hosts Watercolours + Works on Paper Fair on 2 – 5 February
The Watercolours + Works on Paper Fair returns to the stylish and spacious Level 2 Galleries at the Science Museum, South Kensington, London from 2 – 5 February 2012. The 2012 fair brings together an impressive range of art on paper exhibited by leading art dealers from across the UK. John Absolon (1815-1895), The Transept from the South Gallery, The Great Exhibition of 1851. Watercolour over pencil heightened with body colour on buff paper, 27 x 36.7 cm. £12,500. Exhibited by Guy Peppiatt Fine Art. This ... Read More
STAR TREK Actor Robert Picardo boldly goes to the SLSC on February 3
ST. LOUIS – Emmy®-nominated actor Robert “Bob” Picardo, from television’s Star Trek: Voyager, will discuss his experiences as an actor with the popular entertainment franchise at the Star Trek First Friday on February 3, 2012 at 8:00 pm, in May Hall at the Saint Louis Science Center. With appearances in film (Star Trek: First Contact), plus multiple Star Trek television series and video games, Robert Picardo is the only Star Trek regular to have written a television episode for the popular franchise ... Read More
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