Connecticut Science Center
Posted on Dec 01, 2009 under Travel | No CommentThe Connecticut Science Center in Hartford was founded in 2001 and immediately began planning to create a great educational establishment. By 2003 and after creating an official board of trustees work was begun on what would become the actual Science Center. The master plan was adopted in 2004 and in 2006 the primary construction began. By June of this year, 2009 construction was completed and the Center became open to the public. This is truly a great addition to the attractions offered by the city. And it has also become popular with guests staying in one of the hotels Hartford.
The Center takes a progressive approach to creating interest in science in both children and adults. Instead of assuming that the doors would flood with people once they were opened it analyzed ways in which it could engage their guests. This is incorporated into various exhibits and other features similarly to the perspectives of science centers across the nation. There is a focus on acknowledging the ways that science is exciting, fascinating, entertaining and relative to daily lives. One of the main attractions at the center is the Maximillian E. and Marion O. Hoffman Foundation 3D Science Theater. Explore the Sun and the dinosaur world in films that are presented in thrilling 3-D visuals in this stadium-seated venue. The center will greatly contribute to a future slogan describing Connecticut as the science state.
There are many exhibits in the science center that are intended for both children and adults. And while they are structured to engage and educate children adults find them equally as interesting and informative. Some of the exhibits include Sight and Sound Experience, which is a cutting edge mixture of science, music and art. It is unique in that it features elements where you can feel music and hear light. This is an interactive exhibit and participants are able to use their own bodies to create a harmonious musical performance. Forces of Motion is another featured exhibit that introduces the power and possibilities of robotics, magnets and wind. This is also an interactive exhibit and includes a competition between participants.
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