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Sep 14 2008"Science On a Sphere" Arrives at IMAS: The First in Texas!
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 17, 2008
Media Contact Jerry
Durham, IMAS Education Coordinator, 956-682-1564, jdurham@imasonline.org
"Science On a Sphere"
Arrives at IMAS: The First in
McAllen- The International Museum of Art & Science
(IMAS) is pleased to announce the arrival of the "Science On a Sphere" Exhibit,
opening to the public on Sunday, September 14th at 1pm. "Science On a Sphere", or SOS, is a
revolutionary, state-of-the-art exhibit designed by the National Oceanic &
Atmospheric Association (NOAA) to illustrate planetary and celestial systems
like never before. In essence, it is an
entirely new view of our own planet and others.
Digital projectors illustrate concepts such as animal migration,
hurricanes, tsunamis, and much more onto the surface of a 6 foot suspended
sphere. IMAS is excited to be the first
venue for the “Science On a Sphere†in the State of
IMAS is exceedingly grateful to IBC Bank and Bill & Lily
Ranganath for being the primary sponsors of SOS. IMAS also extends its gratitude to all of our
sponsors who were instrumental in bringing SOS to the
please contact IMAS Executive Director, Serena Rosenkrantz, at
956-682-1564.
A limited number of tickets are available for the SOS
Inauguration at the Cosmic Cocktails Event to be held on Saturday, September 13th
from 7pm-9pm. Tickets are $20 for
members of IMAS and $25 for non-members.
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The mission of the
promote a deeper appreciation of the arts and sciences through exhibitions,
cultural events, and educational programs; and to expand, preserve, and display
its permanent art and science collections. The museum is located at the
intersection of
and
Monday:
closed; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.;
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. General admission is $7 for adults, $5
for students and seniors, and $4 for children ages 4 to 12. Children under age
3 are free, and unlimited general admission is provided on a complimentary
basis to IMAS Members. On Sundays, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. IMAS offers free
general admission, thanks to the generosity of
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