13,000 feet of film on a 200-pound reel are needed for each 40-minute Omni Theater film.
SEPTEMBER
UNDER THE SEA
Sept. 4, 2010
An underwater look at the diverse coastal regions of Southern Australia, New Guinea and the Indo-Pacific areas and the impact of global warming on the oceans.
DA VINCI AFTER DARK
Sept. 4, 2010
6-10 P.M.
Experience the special exhibition, Leonardo da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius before it closes, along with the rest of the Museum “after dark” during these extended hours for adults. Enjoy musical entertainment, special activities, specialty drinks, and other surprises throughout the evening. $10 per person. Free for members!
STAR PARTY
Sept. 18, 2010
Spend an evening exploring the night sky through the telescopes provided by the Noble Planetariums and the Fort Worth Astronomical Society. Parties start at dusk and last until approximately 10:30 p.m. Free to the public, held in the parking lot just south of the Museum, weather permitting.
Museum of Science and History Lecture Series featuring BYRON PRICE
Sept. 23, 2010 – 7 p.m.
Noted historian Byron Price will recount the story of Richard Walsh, who ranched on three continents in the early 1900s. Based on his book, “Richard Walsh: A Texas Cowman and the Global Cattle Trade,” Price’s presentation offers a unique perspective on the developing global cattle industry in the early 20th century. Free for members. Price is the Charles Marion Russell Memorial Chair and Director of the Charles M. Russell Center for the Study of Art of the American West at the University of Oklahoma.
EDUCATOR EVENING IN THE CULTURAL DISTRICT - PDF
Sept. 23, 2010
4-7 p.m.
Educators are invited to explore the Museum of Science and History and all museums in the Cultural District for free during this open house. Resource materials for planning field trips and supplementing your curriculum will be available.
DAY IN THE DISTRICT
Sept. 25, 2010
The Museum of Science and History and all museums in the Cultural District open their doors to the community for free! Enjoy free exhibit admission throughout the day, plus special performances by local arts groups at each location. See www.fwdayinthedistrict.org for more information and a schedule of events.
OCTOBER
LOST EGYPT: ANCIENT SECRETS, MODERN SCIENCE - Special Exhibit
October 24, 2010 – January 2, 2011
Unearth the secrets of an ancient Egyptian world in an interactive exhibition featuring the hidden stories and artifacts of a lost civilization. Interpret ancient Egyptian art, decipher hieroglyphics and examine material remains using the tools and technology of archaeologists to unearth the mysteries of Egypt, its history, culture and people.
STAR PARTY
Oct. 16, 2010 - Euless
Spend an evening exploring the night sky through the telescopes provided by the Noble Planetariums and the Fort Worth Astronomical Society. Parties start at dusk and last until approximately 10:30 p.m. Free to the public. October location is in Euless as part of Euless Under the Stars public event.
