THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY'S NEW
BUILDING
IS ABOUT TO BECOME A
REALITY!
After more than two years of
construction, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and
History's new 166,000-square-foot home for
innovation and learning is about to open. We hope
you will join us and be a part of the many
exciting events we have
planned.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR
GRAND OPENING
CELEBRATION!
PLAN NOW TO JOIN US
FOR TWO MOMENTOUS
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NOVEMBER 16 - Official Lighting of the
Lantern
Watch the official lighting of
the Urban Lantern, the 76-foot iconic entrance to
the Museum of Science and History, on Monday, November
16. Pre-lighting activities begin at 5 p.m.
At 5:30 p.m., witness history as the Urban Lantern
is lit for the first time. The event and
festivities are free and will be conducted outside
in the Western Heritage Plaza just east of the
Urban Lantern, rain or shine.
NOVEMBER 20 - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
and Opening
Day
Free Admission for the
First 3,500 Guests!
This is it! On Friday, November
20, it's the big day! We'll celebrate the
Museum, cut the ribbon, and open the doors to the
world's newest science and history museum! The
event will begin at 9:30 a.m. with fun,
family-friendly activities on the Western Heritage
Plaza. Then at 10 a.m. you'll hear from city
officials, dignitaries, and special guests and
watch as they and Fort Worth school children
officially open Fort Worth's newest cultural gem.
Everyone is welcome and the first 3,500 guests get
in FREE on Opening Day! Don't miss this chance to
make history - and science - with us! *Doors will open
immediately following the ceremony. Additional fee
for Omni Theater and Noble Planetarium.
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HELP
US NAME OUR NEW TOPIARY DINOSAUR AND WIN A TRIP TO
GLEN ROSE!
There's new dinosaur at
the Museum of Science and History! A big green
dinosaur, to be exact. But this dinosaur is quite
blue because it doesn't have a name. Help us name
our new topiary dinosaur and you could win a
family weekend in Glen Rose, Texas! Submit your
suggested name and you could win a dino-mite
weekend in the same area of Texas where this
dinosaur and its relatives once roamed millions of
years ago. One creative winner will
receive:
* An overnight
stay for a family of 4 at the Holiday Express Inn
& Suites in Glen Rose
* 4 tickets to Dinosaur World, home of over
150 life-sized dinosaurs
* 4 passes to Dinosaur Valley State Park,
Texas' dinosaur track destination
* Dinner for
4 at Three Rivers and On the Rocks restaurant
* Lunch for 4 at Storiebook Cafe
* 4
tickets to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and
History to see DinoLabs, DinoDig and many
more interactive, engaging exhibits
For more information about the topiary and
to enter, go online. One entry per person,
please. All ages welcome! Deadline to enter is
Sunday, November
15, 2009. A group of Museum judges will
review all entries and choose the name that best
fits the dinosaur's personality and
characteristics. The winner will be notified by
e-mail and posted online after November
15.
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BE
A PART OF HISTORY (AND SCIENCE, TOO) AS A CHARTER
MEMBER!
Members-Only Evening,
November 21
Become a Charter Member
today and enjoy valuable benefits for a
year! Check out our new membership
program that offers you the most popular
benefits from the past, infused with even greater
accessibility and experiences. Charter
Members will be among the FIRST to experience the
new museum during a members-only preview on
November 21, featuring special guest Wally
Langham. A native of Fort Worth, Langham is a
familiar face on TV and film and currently stars
as David Hodges on the hit TV show,
CSI:
Crime Scene Investigation.
In addition to
meeting Wally, you'll have the opportunity to
explore the new Fort Worth Children's Museum,
exhibits that examine energy, cattle raising and
history, a state-of-the-art Noble Planetarium, and
of course the special traveling exhibition CSI: The
Experience. Find out how you can
get great benefits while being a great supporter.
Purchase a membership at the Omni Theater Ticket
Office, online, or by phone at 817-255-9404.
CSI: The Experience is
proudly presented locally by media sponsor The
Star-Telegram.
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THE
NOBLE PLANETARIUM MAKES A
STELLAR RETURN
NOVEMBER 20!
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It's back and
more spectacular than ever! The Planetarium's
live, interactive program distinguishes the Noble
from all others. Thanks to two new, all-digital
star balls within a 40-foot dome cover, you can
visit the Milky Way galaxy and travel up to 13.7
billion light years away - and ask questions of
Planetarium staff along the way. In addition to
viewing the constellations and stars visible in
the sky, you'll also learn about current
astronomical events of the day. Two shows will be
offered on an alternating basis:
Texas Sky Tonight.....LIVE!
The sky will no longer be a mystery when
you exit Texas
Sky Tonight.....LIVE! Join
our Noble Planetarium staff as
they fly you through the wonders of the
stars, constellations, planets and exciting
objects that are in the real sky on the day of
your visit.
Black
Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
There's a place from which nothing
escapes, not even light, where time and space
literally come to end. It's at this point, inside
this fantastic riddle, that black holes exert
their sway over the cosmos ... and our
imaginations. Can you feel the
pull?"
Be sure to make a Planetarium
show a part of your visit to the Museum of Science
and History! Tickets are $5 each. Museum members
get in free!
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CONSTRUCTION
UPDATE!
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Construction is
almost complete as we draw near to our November 20
opening date. Landscaping is currently being
completed outside the building. Inside only the
"punch lists" remain on the construction side.
Many exhibits, such as the Tinkering
exhibit, CSI: The Experience, and Fort
Worth Children's Museum, are complete. Others are
close to final installation. All donor bricks have
been placed in the Heritage Courtyard and the
courtyard's magnificent fountain is operational.
Shop Too! is being stocked and final equipment
installed in the Stars Café. Work continues at a
feverish pace! View a slideshow of recent
construction photos on YouTube and watch final
exterior construction on our live webcam. Then see the final
result for yourself on November 20!
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HAVE
THE CLIMB OF YOUR LIFE IN THE ALPS,
NOW SHOWING IN
THE OMNI
THEATER
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Have the climb of your life on Europe's
greatest mountain range in The Alps, now showing in the
Omni Theater through early 2010. Against a
backdrop of overwhelming beauty, The
Alps tells the true-life story of John
Harlin III, who has every reason not to climb the
deadly Eiger North Face - yet climb it he
must. Save time
and buy tickets to The Alps and all Omni films in
advance online or by phone
817-255-9540.
Tickets for each Omni
film are $7 for adults and $6 for children (3-12)
and seniors (60+). Members receive a $2 discount.
Buy tickets online now before it's too
late!
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EDUCATORS:
PLAN YOUR SCHOOL FIELD TRIP
NOW!
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Combined
exhibit-Omni Theater school field trips will be
available in early February 2010. Until then, we
continue to offer many incredible learning
experiences for students, including field trips to
the Omni Theater for Forces of Nature, Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure,
Dolphins and Grand Canyon Adventure. And
just in time for the holiday season, The Polar Express is available
for field trips beginning November 23. Or let us
come to you through our Discovery Labs on Wheels,
Astronomy on Wheels, and Distance Learning
opportunities. Educators can find all the
information in the Fall 2009 School Program
Planner. Our Spring Planner will be available
soon. Access the Planner online or e-mail Group Services to
have one mailed to you.
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FEEDBACK
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We appreciate your
comments.
Please e-mail us at: enews@fwmsh.org or simply hit
"Reply."
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monthly link to news about the many new exhibits,
films, programs, and special events offered at the
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business.
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ALL ABOARD FOR THE POLAR
EXPRESS!
Returning
Exclusively
to the
Omni Theater
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All Aboard!
The Polar Express: The IMAX
Experience returns to the Omni Theater
on Friday, November 20. The Omni Theater will
offer the only domed IMAX presentation in the
Southwest!
Based on the classic Caldecott
medal-winning children's book written by Chris Van
Allsburg, it tells the story of a doubting young
boy who takes an extraordinary train ride to the
North Pole and embarks on a journey of
self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of
life never fades for those who believe. You'll
become totally immersed in the IMAX
presentation... watching snowflakes float down the
giant IMAX screen and feeling the train rumble via
state-of-the-art digital surround sound. Tickets
are $9 for adults, $8 for children (3-12) and
seniors (60+). Museum members receive a $2
discount. Advance tickets are available online, by phone at 817-255-9540 and
in person. (There is a small
transaction fee for online and phone orders.
Members do not pay a fee for phone orders.)
ALSO OPENING IN
THE
OMNI THEATER:
ANIMALOPOLIS
Take a voyage into the magical world of
animals in Animalopolis, opening November
20, 2009, in the Omni Theater. It's a bit
fanciful, a bit "Seussian" perhaps, and just plain
fun for kids and their parents. The whimsical film
is done in rhyme and verse with a humorous tone
while concentrating on real-world animal
activities. Tickets for Animalopolis
are $7 for adults and $6 for children (3-12) and
seniors (60+). Members receive a $2 discount.
Tickets go on sale next
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SEGWAY TOURS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH
OUR
WEB SITE
See the
Cultural
District
in a New
Way!
What's the
best way to really see Fort Worth's Cultural
District? On a Segway from Cowtown Segway! You can
now schedule and purchase Segway tours of the
Cultural District and Botanic Garden through the
Museum of Science and History web site. Tours depart from in
front of the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of
Fame twice a day, Friday through Sunday, and last
about two hours. Cost is $59 per person, plus tax,
and includes all instruction and equipment. For
tour times, rider requirements and more details,
go online or call 817-255-9540.
Purchase your tour today!
AT A
GLANCE
PLEASE NOTE: The
Omni Theater will be closed Nov. 16 - 19 in
preparation for opening of the new building. We
apologize for any inconvenience this may
cause.
The
Museum and Omni Theater will be closed Nov. 26 in
observance of the
Holiday.
A
reminder, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and
History has a new postal
address:
1600 Gendy
St.
Fort Worth, TX
76107
Please use this new
address for all correspondence to ensure prompt
and proper delivery. Our physical location, phone
numbers and e-mail addresses remain the same.
The Alps -
Showing all
month
Grand
Canyon Adventure - Ends Nov.
15
Dolphins - Ends Nov. 15
Bugs! A
Rainforest Adventure - Ends
Nov. 15
The Polar
Express -
Opens Nov. 20
Animalopolis -
Opens Nov. 20
Ride Around the
World - Returns Nov.
20
Museum of Science and History exhibits
are no longer on display at the National Cowgirl
Museum and Hall of Fame. Exhibits will return in
our new building November 20, 2009.
Texas Sky
Tonight Live!
Black Holes: The Other
Side of Infinity
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