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 Success Stories: Discovery World (via CobWeb/3.1 planet03.csc.ncsu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Discovery World is Wisconsin’s only interactive science center, and features over 150 cutting edge hands-on exhibits, live theater productions, educational workshops and labs, progressive academic partnerships and more.
Discovery World is recognized nationally for its unique programming and affiliations.
Discovery World is located in the Milwaukee Public Museum complex at 815 N. James Lovell St. in downtown Milwaukee.
www.wec-foundation.com.cob-web.org:8888 /success/dworld_success.htm   (361 words)

  
 The National World War II Museum, New Orleans
An integral part of The National World War II Museum's mission is to teach future generations about the teamwork, optimism, courage, and sacrifice of the men and women who fought and died in World War II.
Discovery Hall will offer a warm welcome to veteran groups, their families, and especially to the tens of thousands of school children that visit the Museum each year.
Discovery Hall will also provide a temporary home to the Museum's oral history program, where students will be able to watch and listen to Veterans as they give personal accounts of their experiences during WW II.
www.ddaymuseum.org /about/expansion_discovery.html   (336 words)

  
 Milwaukee: Discovery World / James Lovell Museum of Science - Traveler Reviews - Wait a Year - It's not ready. - ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
A visit to the Discovery World museum should be postponed until the museum is completed and all exhibits are operational and functioning.
Museum employees were reading from their scripts and information sheets and were unable to answer any but the most basic questions.
The museum has seen obvious wear (signs missing or explanations unreadable, hands on activities not functioning properly)--and many of the exhibits which depend on pc technology were not functioning.
www.tripadvisor.com.cob-web.org:8888 /ShowUserReviews-g60097-d267687-r5813513-Discovery_World_James_Lovell_Museum_of_Science-Milwaukee_Wisconsin.html   (815 words)

  
 National Museum of Racing - Hall of Fame
Discovery is considered one of the greatest horses of the 20th century.
Discovery retired to Vanderbilt's Sagamore Farm in Maryland, where he sired 25 stakes winners, including champion Conniver.
Discovery was inducted in the Hall of Fame in 1969.
www.racingmuseum.org /hall/horse.asp?ID=59   (163 words)

  
 Mayborn Museum offers wide range of exhibits   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The three museums brought together were the Strecker Museum, the Ollie Mae Moen Discovery Center and the Governor Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village.
The Strecker Museum was known as the oldest operating natural history museum in Texas.
Sixteen different discovery rooms are located on the left side of the museum.
www.countryworldnews.com /Editorial/CTX/2005/ct0421museum.htm   (770 words)

  
 The National Health Museum
The Discovery Health Channel Medical Honors is the first-ever annual salute of the nation's most influential and innovative health care leaders.
The Discovery Health Channel brought together in one evening the nation's leading health organizations to honor the providers, clinical researchers and institutions who are making extraordinary contributions to the field of health and medicine.
Discovery Health Channel takes viewers inside the fascinating and informative world of health and medicine to experience firsthand, compelling, real-life stories of medical breakthroughs and human triumphs.
www.nationalhealthmuseum.org /news/articles/discovery.html   (525 words)

  
 LCFPD - Lake County Discovery Museum in Illinois
The Museum also displays the nation’s largest permanent exhibition on the history and significance of postcards. Changing exhibits in our special exhibition gallery are designed to delight visitors of all ages and interests.
The Lake County Discovery Museum is honored to present more than 60 years' of the world's most compelling news photographs, displayed in large format and accompanied by short texts that provide commentary and context.
The Lake County Discovery Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums.
www.lcfpd.org /discovery_museum/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.view   (528 words)

  
 My Discovery Museum - Brenham, Texas
The purpose of the museum will be to provide a fun, learning environment for creative play and expression for children ages infant through 14.
The museum will provide exhibits and education programs that will encourage children to use their imagination while exploring the arts, science, technology, world geography, history, culture, and sociology.
My Discovery Museum will have permanent and temporary hands-on exhibits and will conduct programs in the community to reach as many children as possible.
www.mydiscoverymuseum.org /index.html   (309 words)

  
 ScienceDaily: Big Collaboration Links Learners To Science On A Tiny Scale
But Discovery World Museum, Milwaukee, is about "not school," or the knowledge visitors pursue on their own time, says Paul Krajniak, the museum's executive director.
Tapping MRSEC scientific resources, Discovery World experts in exhibit design, and their own creativity, the students are developing ideas for an effective, interactive and informative exhibit about nanotechnology.
"Discovery World has provided expertise in public science education and opportunities to test materials with a live audience, while MRSEC has offered its facilities and expertise on nanotechnology research and education," she says.
www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2005/06/050603073942.htm   (1811 words)

  
 Discovery World - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Discovery World is a museum located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at 500 N. Harbor Drive.
When the museum moved to Milwaukee's lakefront in 2006, the museum changed its full name to Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin.
The museum is run by Discovery World, Ltd. which was formed after a merger with Pier Wisconsin, Ltd.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Discovery_World   (164 words)

  
 The UW-MRSEC Continues Its Partnership with the Discovery World Museum in Milwaukee, WI
The UW-MRSEC Continues Its Partnership with the Discovery World Museum in Milwaukee, WI UW-Madison
The collaboration between the University of Wisconsin-Madison MRSEC and Discovery World Museum (DW) continues to break new ground.
The urban Milwaukee museum provides expertise in public science education, access to local science teachers, and opportunities to test materials with a live audience.
www.mrsec.wisc.edu /Nuggets/discovery_world.php   (248 words)

  
 Stauth Memorial Museum — World Exhibition Discovery Center
Explore the world in the World Discovery Center with over 60 years of National Geographics, Map and Geography computer games and the extensive Stauth Coin Collection from all around the world.
The Stauths wanted the museum to go beyond the story of their personal travels.
Continue your discoveries in the Special Exhibitions Gallery featuring traveling exhibits provided by the Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibition Service, Exhibits USA, and other national and international exhibit sources.
www.stauthmemorialmuseum.org   (327 words)

  
 Gala unveils nanotechnology exhibit (Dec 10, 2004)
UW-Madison and Milwaukee's Discovery World Museum of Science, Economics and Technology will unveil an exhibit about the cutting-edge field of nanotechnology during an open house on the UW-Madison campus.
The Nanoworld Discovery Center will help public, precollege and college audiences understand that nanotechnology is important to their lives, both now and in the future.
Personnel from Discovery World and UW-Madison's Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) made this the focus of the exhibit by highlighting current applications of nanotechnology and the role they play in society.
www.news.wisc.edu /10504.html   (300 words)

  
 :: discovery museum | Bridgeport, CT Tech Fair
New York Times consumer tech columnist and "Missing Manual" publisher, David Pogue, will be teaming up with with representatives of some of the world's top consumer technology companies to create a weekend full of interesting workshops, eye catching exhibits and exciting demonstrations that even a technophobe can appreciate.
Museum members receive a 50% discount on tickets to this event.
The Discovery Museum reserves the right to alter information contained in these pages at will.
www.discoverymuseum.org /tech2.htm   (524 words)

  
 Discovery World Museum of Science, Economics & Technology, Wisconsin WI, museum profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Discovery World Museum of Science, Economics and Technology
Museums near Discovery World Museum of Science, Economics and Technology
Discovery World Museum of Science, Economics and Technology locator map.
www.epodunk.com.cob-web.org:8888 /cgi-bin/geninfo.php?locIndex=52273   (265 words)

  
 ASPAC Member: Discovery World, Otago Museum
Otago Museum is a not-for-profit, permanent institution founded in 1868 by and for the people of Otago.
Catering for all ages, Discovery World is an interactive science and technology centre that excites curiosity and stimulates imagination.
In addition to the long-term exhibits, Discovery World presents touring shows and special exhibitions, and a changing programme of 'Science Shows' which add value for visitors.
www.aspacnet.org /members/discoveryworld.html   (158 words)

  
 JS Online: JS Online
Discovery World's career camps give kids a chance to explore technology
Stanley Miller II Above the colorful, carefree ruckus that fills the halls of the Discovery World Museum, several students were diligently learning about the building blocks of today's electronics.
Bolyard, who attended a Discovery World camp last year that let him build robotic insects, said he likes this one more because there is more emphasis on details, and the electronics engineering camp is more challenging.
www.jsonline.com /bym/tech/news/jul01/millcol24072301.asp?format=print   (924 words)

  
 Discovery Museum
Built in dramatic Cascadian style architecture, you'll marvel at the intricate hand carvings and grand entry outside, and delight in all new exhibits inside.
The museum reopened on June 30, 2005 after a $7 million, 6-month renovation.
All new hands-on, interactive exhibits are family friendly and designed to engage visitors to learn about the sustainability of forests and trees of the Pacific Northwest and around the world.
www.worldforestry.org /museum/dm_discover.php   (204 words)

  
 Milwaukee Museums: Museums in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (via CobWeb/3.1 planet03.csc.ncsu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The museum is geared to children between the ages of 1 and 10.
The museum's permanent collection includes a variety of pieces, such as ceramics, paintings, sculptures and other artworks from around the world.
Featuring more than 150 interactive exhibits, the Discovery World Museum is geared to children of all ages; however the focus lies in the interests of children one to 11.
www.milwaukee.worldweb.com.cob-web.org:8888 /SightsAttractions/Museums   (552 words)

  
 Welcome to Discovery Place and the Charlotte Nature Museum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
From the frontiers of space to the depths of the sea, Discovery Place is an ever-changing ever-growing, cutting edge science center.
Become a member of Discovery Place and the Charlotte Nature Museum.
The Charlotte Nature Museum is an urban nature center featuring live animals, a butterfly garden and more!
www.discoveryplace.org   (190 words)

  
 UW-Milwaukee: Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies - Student News
Shannon Dosemagen, Discovery World Museum at Pier Wisconsin
Lora Kludt, Discovery World Museum at Pier Wisconsin
Laura Zellmer, Discovery World Museum at Pier Wisconsin
www.uwm.edu /Dept/museumstudies/students.html   (137 words)

  
 Discovery World interactive science centre Otago Museum Dunedin New Zealand
Discovery World interactive science centre Otago Museum Dunedin New Zealand
And if you have a fondness for animals you can visit the fishy enclosure of the Discovery World Aquarium on your way to our frogs, geckos and red-eared terrapins.
Discovery World's fantastic new IBM SciCards Lab is the place to experience SciCards.
www.discoveryworld.co.nz   (409 words)

  
 Discovery World Museum - Milwaukee, WI, 53233-1426 - Citysearch
Discovery World Museum - Milwaukee, WI, 53233-1426 - Citysearch
Touted as one of the country's best interactive museums, this bright and colorful spot turns learning into engaging play for kids of all ages--visitors can make their own polymer slime, become weather forecasters and plan how to earn their first million in the same visit.
Know Before You Go Don't miss one of the daily live shows--be sure to check the schedule upon entering and arrive in the theater at least 10 minutes before show-time.
www.citysearch.com /profile/11035785   (155 words)

  
 The Weston Discovery Centre
More than 750 objects from the museum's collections are on display in the centre, including exhibits that have never been seen by visitors before.
These fascinating artefacts from all over the world, from ancient Egypt to modern day Australia, help to bring the cultures of the world, past and present, to life.
If you want to explore more of World Museum Liverpool's rich and varied archaeology and ethnology collections, the Weston Discovery Centre provides easy access to the World Cultures gallery where you can discover riches from Asia, Africa, the Americas and Oceania.
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk /wml/humanworld/discovery   (350 words)

  
 Inside WEAC
A brief introduction to the museum will be given.
Participants may view the IMAX film, “Africa, The Serengeti” or they may tour Discovery World.
From 2:30 until 4:00 p.m., the Museum will will present demonstrations of educational programming and live theater shows.
www.weac.org /aboutwea/conven97/work48.htm   (77 words)

  
 Discovery Museum - Welcome
The region's biggest free museum attracted over 450,000 visitors in the last year and there are always new displays to enjoy.
Discovery's impressive entry atrium the home of Turbinia the world's first turbine-powered vessel has recently been updated.
Is Discovery Museum your favourite National Lottery project in the North East?
www.twmuseums.org.uk /discovery   (194 words)

  
 Discovery World   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Discovery World will be open on Tuesday, November 7 for members-only evening hours from 5-9pm.
Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin will be hosting a holiday gift fair November 19th, 2006 from 9am -5pm.
Discovery World has a new addition to the Aquarium touch tanks!
www.discoveryworld.org   (289 words)

  
 Hotlist: Museums
Museum of Life and Science Durham, North Carolina
Marian Koshland Science Museum (of the National Academy of Sciences)
Museum of Natural History and Science New Mexico
sln.fi.edu /tfi/hotlists/museums.html   (58 words)

  
 New Zealand Museums - View Museum Detail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Discovery World offers a regularly changing programme of interactive exhibitions, providing interesting and exciting science oriented fun for all ages.
Combining education and entertainment Discovery World provides excellent opportunities for learning by doing.
A range of education programmes is available to pre-booked groups to enhance the Discovery World experience.
www.nzmuseums.co.nz /MuseumDetail.asp?MuseumID=63   (80 words)

  
 Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
When it's time to plan a party, it's time to call the Discovery Museum!
Our parties are one of a kind and include: a fun group activity; Museum exploration time; a private party room for refreshments; party invitations; and cups, plates, utensils and napkins.
Take a Discovery Museum flight with us into the world of paper airplanes, whirly gigs, and film canister rockets.
www.discoverymuseum.net /partypage.html   (209 words)

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