Science, Art and Architecture Tour
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 02/25/2018
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Led by a Science Mill educator, tour participants will:
· Get a glimpse into the history of the Science Mill, housed in an 1880 cotton mill.
· Explore the museum’s unique architecture blending old and new, including the 40-foot grain silos now housing interactive science exhibits.
· See Johnson City as it was years ago in our “A Mill in Time” photo exhibition.
· Discover unique pieces of art created by local artists especially for the Mill, including exhibits, paintings, murals, sculptures, video displays and installations.
· Watch a short 3D science movie.
· Enjoy a pre-arranged lunch in our onsite Lady Bird Lane Café.
· See how art and science intersect to create a world of curiosity and beauty in our creative and interactive exhibits, including:
o Wave Pendulum—Twelve silver steel balls hanging at increasing lengths are suspended 30 feet in the air. You control them with a push of the button and watch the laws of physics to artfully play out.
o Silo of McKays—Created by Wimberley artist McKay Otto, this contemplative art installation that combines light and sound in a space for meditation and reflection.
o The Story of Water—Enter the underground world of aquifers and explore the movement of water through caves and crevices in this exhibit.
o Fractalarium—Combining mathematics, art and biology, this colorful large-scale model that demonstrates how fractals—or repeating patterns—occur in nature.
o Bio Lab—Meet the axolotls, endangered salamanders that can regenerate their limbs and organs, use your cell phone as a microscope, pump air into a real pig’s lung and more!
o Paludarium—Observe tropical flora and fauna in an enclosed natural habitat.
o And much more!
The nonprofit Science Mill, which opened in 2015, is a wonderful place for all ages to explore and learn. It is located in the heart of Johnson City and is adjacent to the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park.
$20 per person (includes admission, tour and lunch). Group rate of $17 per person for groups of 10 or more.
Space is limited. Email info@sciencemill.org or call 844.263.6405 to make a reservation.
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