Natural history museums face declining attendance and public interest, but why? Natural history curators and the scientific research done at these organizations are powerful contributors to our culture and society. Share news and...
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Natural history museums face declining attendance and public interest, but why? Natural history curators and the scientific research done at these organizations are powerful contributors to our culture and society. Share news and information about natural history and the organizations that lead the way.
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Natural History Museums". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own... Read Full Story
London's Natural History Museum has been treated to a ground breaking LED lighting solution, which replaces its aging floodlight system. It was realised that the magnificence of the structure was not being optimised by the existing lighting solution (which used inefficient metal halide floodlights) at night time. Switching to an LED alternative offered multiple benefits including significantly lower annual running costs, as well as the opportunity to truly bring out the aesthetic quality... Read Full Story
Branson is well known for honoring war veterans and paying respect to all of our vets who have served in the Armed Forces. The large majority of the shows in Branson dedicate a portion of their show with patriotic tributes, and often take some time to recogne all of the veterans in the audience. Branson is a family oriented tourist destination that recognizes the fact that all of the freedoms that we all enjoy can be directly tributed to the sacrifices that have been made by all of our... Read Full Story
The Ripleys Believe It Or Not museum in Branson has to be one of the strangest, and oddest reviews I have done over the years. Bizarre exhibits, mind blowing world records, off the wall collections, unique artifacts, optical illusions, and even a hologram bringing back the ghost of Robert Ripley! Family members of all generations will love Ripleys believe it or not museum. Laughs, bewilderment, and jaw dropping "awe" are just a few of the emotions you will experience at Ripley's. As I sit... Read Full Story
Predators
Manking has always been fascinated by predators and in this exhibition the visitors are introduced to different predation techniques, tricks and tools. With the help of a rich combination of interactive games and visual spectacles the goal of the exhibition is to bring the mysterious world of predators closer, banish misconceptions and fear and give enlightment so that the visitor will know more when he lives than when he came.
Predators
March 13 – November 23 (2009... Read Full Story
AECOM’s Specialist Lighting Group and Royal Philips Electronics have designed a ground-breaking LED lighting solution for London’s world famous Natural History Museum. Read Full Story
Hello there!
I just quickly wanted to let you know that I have just made a very
exciting discovery; the Natural History Museum is opening a new
permanent gallery called "The Vault".
The Vault gallery space aims to tell the stories behind some of
the most rare, most valuable (and most sparkly) gem stones, crystals
and metals around.
To make room for this impressive exhibition the old Meteorites
display has been removed, which involved relocating the huge 3.5 tonne meteorite .
But... Read Full Story
This museum, on Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road , contains an important collections of items relating to Pakistan's ancient heritage. Well arranged galleries display Indus Civilization, Gandhara sculptures, Islamic art paintings ancient coins and manuscripts documenting Pakistan's political history. There is also an interesting ethnological gallery. Read Full Story
