Exhibit Tours for Adults
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All exhibit tours for adults begin in the main lobby of the Science Museum (near the Welcome Desk) on designated Tuesdays listed below at 2pm. Tours are 50-60 minutes long. Please note that the schedule is subject to change.
Tracking a Tropical Cyclone | Tuesday, Sept. 22; 3pm
Discover how tropical cyclone observations were made through history. Observe patterns of this season’s storms through satellite imagery. Audiences participating in this program will be engaged with Science on a Sphere, a three dimensional data visualization tool.
Mantle Convection and Natural Disasters | Tuesday, Oct. 20; 3pm
Heat flow within the Earth’s mantle causes movement of the Earth’s crust which creates geological features and natural disasters. Examine patterns of volcanoes, hotspots and earthquakes. Audiences participating in this program will be engaged with Science on a Sphere, a three dimensional data visualization tool.
The Haudenosaunee | Tuesday, Nov, 10; 3pm
Discover the local connections and rich culture-past & present-of the Haudenosaunee people in our Native Peoples & At the Western Door Exhibits. Follow their story and discover the culture’s relationship with nature, the importance of clan structure, oral histories, The Great Law of Peace, and more as you compare and contrast the culture before and after contact with European’s. Discuss how the Haudenosaunee maintain their cultural identity across our community today. This guided tour through one of the RMSC’s most beloved exhibits, connects their story with unique objects from our vast collections.
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