Idaho Fall s— While continuing their year-long celebration in honor of their 10-year anniversary, the Museum of Idaho is proud to announce their 2013 exhibition calendar. Opening the year with a science and humanities focused exhibition called Carousels: Art and History in Motion, the museum will then present GUITAR: The Instrument that Rocked the World and afterward, close the year with their 6th annual Olde Fashioned Christmas and Winter Festivals community event.
Carousels: Art and History in Motion at the Museum of Idaho in Idaho Falls, ID
Carousels: Art and History in Motion: Jan. 25th – May 27th, 2013
Comprised of over 100 carousel figures, this exhibition presents an overview of the history of carousel styles, and the evolving stages of development throughout the world. Complete with a full-scale carousel that visitors (120 lbs and under) can ride, the exhibition will present some of the finest and rarest artifacts to be found in the world of carousels. An intriguing and educational perspective for ages young and old, the exhibit includes exotic animal figures, armored horses, farm animals, patriotic themes, chariots, and rare and unusual figure carvings. Visitors will encounter an in-depth look at the science behind the engines, gears, and motion and an understanding of the importance of restoration and preservation.
GUITAR: The Instrument that Rocked the World Jun. 14 – Nov. 30, 2013
“GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World” is a Touring Exhibition that offers attendees an entertaining, engaging, and hands-on experience with one of the most important cultural icons in history—the guitar. The exhibition is comprised of three elements: the science of sound; the evolution, engineering, and design of the guitar; and its cultural impact. This exhibition engages visitors in an experience that is visual, tactile, and aural. It has science, history, pop culture, music, videos, dozens of instruments, lots of “touchables” and “playables” and just about everything else that makes the guitar the most incredible musical instrument ever created.
6th Olde Fashioned Christmas and Winter Festivals Events: Dec. 12th, 2013 – Jan. 4th, 2014
A popular tradition among the community, Olde Fashioned… offers a blend of the old and the new of holiday celebrations. The exhibition displays treasured Santa Claus figurines, beautifully decorated trees, homemade Gingerbread Houses, impressive Nativity Scenes from around the world, and a collection of other winter festivals. (Dates subject to change)
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