In a summer defined by a unique astronomical event, it only makes sense for Idaho Falls to put outer space on center stage.
Beginning June 23, the Museum of Idaho will be hosting the NASA-inspired exhibit Space: A Journey to our Future, sponsored by Idaho National Laboratory.The immersive interactive exhibit explores space exploration from its historic roots to the heroic achievements of human spaceflight and contemporary discoveries about the universe at large.
The exhibit employs cutting-edge visual and audio technology to bring this epic quest to the masses.
Some snippets from a recent announcement from the Museum of Idaho:
- A 360-degree theater lets you look far into the future of space exploration.
- Check your weight on both Mars and the Moon.
- Discover the nature of light by looking through different telescopes.
- Step in front of an infrared camera to see the variations in your body’s temperature by the colors on the screen.
- Increase your knowledge of the fleet of starships exploring our solar system.
- Test your hand at designing a Mars base camp.
The museum is located at 200 N. Eastern Ave. in Idaho Falls. Hours Mon-Tue 9:00 – 8:00, Wed- Sat 9:00 – 5:00, Sun 1:00 – 5:00. For more information and admission prices, visit www.museumofidaho.org.