by Max Marbut
Staff Writer
“This is classic MOSH. It’s colorful and you get to play with it while you experience it.”
That’s how Kristi Taylor, development manager at the Museum of Science & History on the Southbank, describes the latest installation on the second floor, “Universe of Science.”
It’s one of the museum’s permanent exhibits, but is displayed only if there is not a traveling feature exhibit on the floor. Taylor said the exhibit, which helps guests teach themselves the basic concepts of physics, debuted at MOSH in 2005 but hasn’t been offered for more than two years.
“It’s for kids of all ages. Adults can bring their children or grandchildren and remember the things they learned in school,” she said.
It’s also probably the most high-maintenance exhibit that MOSH presents, with more than 10 interactive learning stations designed to be cranked, pulled, lifted or pushed to make them work.
“Interactives are so important because people want to touch the exhibit and make things happen,” said Director of Exhibitions Luca Berton. “A lot of it is people-powered.”
“Universe of Science” will be at MOSH through May 30, when it will return to storage to make way for the next feature, “Savage Ancient Seas,” which focuses on prehistoric aquatic life.
The next event at the museum is Feb. 12 when “Bella Luna” takes over the museum and the rooftop for a pre-Valentine’s Day celebration with dessert under the stars.
For information about exhibits, events and membership, visit www.themosh.org or call 396-MOSH.
356-2466