It’s Time to PLAY at the Orlando Science Center!
Discover a new exhibit at the Orlando Science Center that explores the games people play. Premiering Saturday, May 26, PLAY is a dynamic blend of art, music, philosophy and science. Composed of giant interactive games, the exhibit invites guests of all ages to become a part of unique, multi-sensory experiences and examine how people interact with one another. The exhibit will be on display throughout the summer at the Science Center, wrapping up on Labor Day, September 3, 2012.
The six featured games – backgammon, billiards, bowling, dice, dominoes and foosball – are games of strategy, luck, physical coordination and cooperation. Each of the games in PLAY is also a metaphor for social themes and science concepts that are essential to life. They focus on actions that are crucial to the development of social skills, as well as suggest underlying science principles.
Visitors are literally immersed in the experience as they become life-sized foosball players, pile up giant dominoes, step in concert with others on a larger-than-life backgammon board or “transform” into a gigantic bowling ball. All of the games help visitors explore friendship, collaboration and teamwork firsthand. Musical compositions and vibrant art, created specifically for each area, enrich the experiences, which include:
Express yourself and respect the will of the group
Visitors can become the “game piece” in one of the eight life-sized, hollow soccer players on the foosball table. This allows an examination into the importance of individual expression and respecting the will of the group.
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Fifth Annual Neanderthal Ball
Presented by Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
November 5, 2011, 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Dust off your club and drag your date to the Neanderthal Ball, the Orlando Science Center’s gala evening. Enjoy a “diamond dig” set amongst the prehistoric setting of the “DinoDigs” exhibit and the delectable food and wine choices under the star lit sky on the beautiful SunTrust Terrace.
“Rock out” with themed entertainment and music. Chisel out your mark at the silent auction. Dress code is cocktail fun with an accent on “cavemen couture”, with an animal print necktie or leopard pattern cocktail dress!
Individual tickets to the Ball are $125. As our premier annual fundraising event of the year, tickets are not included with a Science Center membership. Sponsorships available from $1,500 to $10,000.
For further information, tickets or sponsorships, please contact Kathy Lopus at 407.514.2233 or email klopus@osc.org
Harry the Praying Mantis
Orlando Science Center
Opening September 24 on Level 2
Take a trip with Harry the Praying Mantis on a tour of his Bug World. Developed by the Audubon Nature Institute, the exhibit features nine interactive habitats with nearly 20 hands on exhibits and live insects displayed in their natural surroundings.
The exhibit is a multisensory experience that immerses visitors in the world of bugs and combines high technology with creepy crawly fun. Featuring live bugs, video, audio, games, and more Harry’s Big Adventure is designed to give spectators an up-close view of nature and a new perspective of the role insects play in our environment. Some of the highlights include…
- The Zoom Room where visitors are greeted by six HD screens and amazing surround sound introducing insects from all over the globe.
- The Water Habitat transports visitors deep into a backwater brimming with crawfish, water scorpions and more. Guests can also explore the metamorphosis of mosquitoes and dragonflies while visiting the habitat.
- The Forest Habitat tells the story of how insects like termites recycle organic matter, keeping the forest healthy and balanced. Discover a live ant colony, seeing them create tunnels in their colony, while below, a Chilean rose-haired tarantula relaxes inside his glass enclosure.
- In the House Habitat, we’re reminded that there’s no place home – unless it’s an insect-infested home. This house has hundreds of bugs crawling around in it! See what happens when your little home inspector finds bedbugs in the bed.
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Laser Light Shows Return to the Orlando Science Center!
Science Center Expands its hours on Friday and Saturday Nights
Laser Light Shows – an annual favorite – return to the Orlando Science Center, beginning Friday, July 1. For a limited engagement, these phantasmal shows will be rocking the Orlando Science Center’s Dr. Phillips CineDome on Friday and Saturday nights this summer
Featuring a lineup of classic jams backed by 28,000 watts of stereo sound and laser effects, laser light shows at the Orlando Science Center have become an Orlando tradition. Get your rock on and then celebrate your inner guitar god with a visit to GUITAR: The Instrument that Rocked the World – a world premiere exhibit that celebrates the guitar and the science of sound! Your laser show ticket gets you access to both!
Every Friday and Saturday Night, July 1 – August 19, 2011 – Orlando Science Center will be extending its hours on Friday and Saturday nights until 10 p.m.
July show run is as follows:
7:00 p.m. – Laser Beatles – PG
8:00 p.m. – Laser Vinyl – PG -13
9:00 p.m. – Laser Zeppelin – PG-13
10:00 p.m. – Pink Floyd: Dark side of the Moon – PG-13
August show run is as follows:
7:00 p.m. – Laser Beatles – PG
8:00 p.m. – Laser Vinyl – PG-13
9:00 p.m. – Laser Zeppelin – PG-13
10:00 p.m. – Pink Floyd: The Wall – PG-13
Tickets are $13.00 for adults, $12.00 for seniors & students and $8.00 for youth. Tickets provide admission to one laser… Continue reading
Cocktails & Cosmos
Orlando Science Center welcomes you to Downtown Orlando’s most scientifically unique and socially inclined experience where Science Meets Rock N’ Roll. The scene will be set by a Happy Hour filled with a variety of food and drink specials, followed by an evening of live music, art, fashion, and rock n’ roll.
Prepare to rock out with product specialist for Taylor Guitars and accomplished artist, Marc Seal. Marc Seal’s solo performance will be complimented by the new exhibit GUITAR: The Instrument that Rocked the World as a fitting backdrop located in Lowry Hall.
Enjoy a higher sense of style as downtown Orlando’s very own AltaModa and BE Boutique and Hair Design team up to showcase a fusion of salon inspired looks and boutique inspired fashion with a little rock and roll flair during a fashion show. Sushi 101 will be rolling fresh and delicious sushi creations for guests to enjoy.
Venture atop the Science Center and enjoy stargazing in the Crosby Observatory through the largest publicly accessible refractor telescope in the state for a perfect end to a night under the stars.
Tickets are $13, but free for science center members. The event is for guests age 18 and older.
For more info on Cocktails & Cosmos, call 407-514-2000 or go to www.osc.org.
Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked The World
The Orlando Science Center has another exciting event coming up. “Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked The World” premieres on Saturday, June 11 and will be on display until September 11. The exhibit will be included with general admission to the Orlando Science Center, which is $17 for adults and $12 for kids (ages 3-11).For those hard core guitar enthusists, there will be a special ticketed even on June 10th which will feature an appearance by Grammy Award Winner Roger McGuinn, co-founder of The Byrds. The preview event begins at 7 p.m. and will feature a cocktail reception, followed by McGuinn’s appearance during which he will be honored for his indelible contributions to the music industry by the National Guitar Museum.
Then guests will get an exclusive preview of the new exhibit before it opens to the public.
Tickets for the event are $50 with proceeds supporting the Orlando Science Center’s mission to “inspire science learning for life.” Seating is limited and contact Janie Black at 407.514.2272 or email jblack@osc.org to purchase tickets to the preview event.
For all the details, listen to our interview with OSC’s Jeff Sanford on the Friday Night Live show on June 10th
Walmart Foundation and Orlando Science Center
Earth Day Discoveries for Just $5 per Person.
Walmart $5 Day at the Orlando Science Center
Saturday, April 23 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Walmart Foundation and the Orlando Science Center will host “Walmart $5 Day” at the Orlando Science Center on Saturday, April 23. All guests to the Science Center on that day will enjoy exhibits, films and live programs for the significantly discounted price of $5. General admission fees are usually $17 for adults and $12 for kids (ages 3-11). For many, this event presents the opportunity to experience the Science Center for the first time.
“Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are dedicated to make an impact in communities where our employees and customers live and work,” said Walmart Market Manager for Central Florida, Rick Tomb. “We are very proud of programs like Walmart $5 Day because we immediately see the result on the faces of the visitors to the Orlando Science Center.”
This event will feature Earth Day adventures for the entire family. Little ones will delight in eco-activities in the KidsTown preschool area while adults can enjoy behind-the-scenes Green Building tours including the facility’s new 144 panel solar array and cutting edge new HVAC system. On level four, guests can indulge in delicious s’mores that they create using solar ovens or check out water conservation experiments in Dr. Dare’s Lab. Special guest artist Dale Wayne will work with visitors of all ages to create artwork out of recycled plastic containers.
Orlando Science Center and Curious George
Opening February 12 on Level 2
Taking place in the neighborhood where Curious George lives with The Man in the Yellow Hat, visitors will recognize familiar characters and places featured in the classic stories and the popular PBS KIDS television Series. Here are some of the fun activities waiting for you and your family:
* Using machines to move materials, design your very own building and construct it here with our building materials in our Construction Site area.
* Explore the galaxy with Curious George by hoping on the rocket that George took on his space adventures! Pose for pictures with George in his space suit and email them home.
* Ever wanted to try climbing a fire escape just like firefighters do? Now, you can! By climbing the fire escape, children jump into Curious George’s world to learn about color, light, and shadow.
* Curious about how George came to be? Take a walk through our Museum Within the Museum to learn new things about George. Follow the works of H.A. and Margret Rey, their escape to safety during World War II, and learn about Curious George throughout the years.
From the classic stories by H.A. and Margret Rey, this new exhibit will inspire children’s curiosity as they get hands-on interactive play based on science, math, and engineering. Don’t miss out on playing with Curious George. Come in and get curious with us today!
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A Look Into Tomorrow
January 14 – 17, 2011
A four day event, Otronicon is a celebration of interactive technology using video games to demonstrate the future of how we live, learn, work and play.
The event focuses on a few key areas:
* Larger than life video game experiences
* State of the art medical and military simulators
* Game design workshops taught by industry pros
Whether you’re a video game fan or just wondered what it is you’re kids are doing in front of that computer, there’s something for everyone at Otronicon, Orlando’s biggest interactive technology expo!
January 14: 10:00 am – Midnight
January 15: 10:00 am – Midnight
January 16: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
January 17: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Orlando Science Center
777 East Princeton Street
Orlando, Florida 32803-1291
Phone: 407.514.2000
Toll Free: 888.OSC.4FUN
Click Here for a map and driving directions to the Orlando Science Center.
Buy Online, Skip The Line – Purchase your tickets online and get into Otronicon fast through our Express Check-In.
* $17.00 daily for adults
* $16.00 daily for students/seniors
* $12.00 daily for kids (ages 3 – 11)
Thinking of spending more than one day at Otronicon?
Purchase the Family All Event Pass for $125.
* Get into Otronicon as much as you want
* Free Science Center admission for the rest of the year
* Free parking included
* Express Check-In
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