TRAVELING ExhIbITS - OMSI

SMALL TRAVELING EXHIBITSNEW“More than 7,000 visitors of all ages enjoyedand were challenged by Brain Teasers – asought-after addition to our annual SummerSundays outreach program.”Jeanne DAscoli, Manager for Community Relations, BrookhavenNational Laboratory, Upton, NYSize: 500 sq. ft.Price: $4,800 for 3 monthsAvailable: Beginning FEBRUARY 2013From mathematical conundrums tomind-boggling block puzzles, handsonproblem solving is the theme ofthis popular traveling exhibition, forindividuals of all ages. Each puzzlestimulates active participation,“After visiting “Eat Well, Play Well,” you walkaway with a better understanding of the importanceof healthy eating habits. This exhibitis very well received by visitors of all ages. Amust have for all museums, big or small.”Darlene Griffith, Collections Manager, Tunica Museum, Tunica, MSABCAVAILABLE IN 3 SIZESSize: 1,500 sq. ft.Price: $18,000 (21 Exhibit components)Available: Beginning February 2013Size: 800 sq. ft.Price: $7,500 (9 Exhibit components)Available: Beginning February 2013Size: 500 sq. ft.Price: $5,500 (6 Exhibit components)Available: Beginning june 2012requiring creative thinking andinnovative strategies to solve thechallenges. Visitors to this exhibithave been known to return time andtime again in hopes of solving all ofthese fun and educational puzzles!SCIENCE EDUCATIONSEPA PARTNERSHIP AWARDSupported by the National Center for Research Resources, a part of the National Institutes of HealthAN INDUSTRY LEADER IN EXPERTISE AND SUSTAINABILITYThe Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)is an independent educational resource centerdedicated to improving the public’s understandingof science and technology. Founded in 1944, OMSIoperates a 219,000 sq. ft. facility that includes fiveexhibit halls, seven science labs, a planetarium, anOMNIMAX giant-screen theater, the USS Bluebacksubmarine, and an early childhood education area.OMSI leads the industry in promoting the use ofsustainable and environmentally friendly materialsand processes. We were the first institution todevelop a LEED-inspired Green Exhibit Checklist,which uses eight broad categories such as End-LifeAssessment, use of Low-Emitting Materials, andRecycled Content to accurately measure an exhibit’senvironmental friendliness.We have developed and produced thousands ofinteractive science exhibits for more than 65 years.We are internationally known for the exceptionallyhigh levels of quality, innovation, interactivity, andeducational integrity of the exhibits we develop,design, and build. We have been providing premiumquality traveling exhibits for over 25 years, andoffering exhibit sales and exhibit consulting servicesfor over 20. Consequently, wehave regular interactionwith a wide range of museums, visitor’s centers,aquariums, interpretive centers, libraries, governmentagencies, and other organizations throughout theworld. We receive constant feedback on the needs,trends, and challenges facing museums and sciencecenters today, placing our team’s collective fingerson the pulse of the industry.Visitors explore nutrition and fitness in Eat Well,Play Well, a new bilingual (English / Spanish)exhibit featuring fun, hands-on components.Nutrition and fitness education cometogether to encourage all-around healthyliving for visitors of all ages! Families, children,and school groups explore fun and interestingways to be active—and the science of makinghealthy food choices.Eat Well, Play Well is educational,entertaining, and empowering. Visitorswill realize that healthy choices are withineveryone’s reach!14503.797.4659 • www.omsi.edu 503.797.4659 • www.omsi.edu