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	Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sculpture near the entrance of the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
		The Hall of Fame was founded as the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 1996 by the Kansas City Science Fiction and Fantasy Society (Kansas City, Missouri) and the Center for the Study of Science Fiction at the University of Kansas.
		The Hall of Fame moved to Seattle in 2004, and became part of the Science Fiction Museum.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Science_Fiction_Museum_and_Hall_of_Fame (466 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Science Fiction Museum and Hall Of Fame at Epinions.com
		The Science Fiction Museum and Hall Of Fame is located in a refitted part of the Experience Music Project adjacent to the base of the Seattle Space Needle.
		The Sci-Fi Museum and EMP are also situated at the north terminus of the Seattle Monorail, so access to the downtown shopping area and waterfront attractions is easy (Note: The monorail was not in operation at the time of our visit due to a fire, however the city provided free bus shuttle service).
		The Science Fiction Museum and Hall Of Fame is a nice, quick family attraction in an area chock full of wonderful attractions.
	www.epinions.com /content_155291651716 (1423 words)

	Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame was founded in 1996 by the Kansas City Science Fiction and Fantasy Society and the J.
		Each year from 1996-2004, the Hall of Fame honored four individuals on the basis of their continued excellence and long-time contribution to the science fiction and fantasy field.
		She was a superior writer and a pioneer in the field of fantasy and science fiction.
	www.midamericon.org /halloffame (2138 words)

	Seattle Center - What A Great Place!
		Science fiction is one of the most influential artistic genres of modern times, though it is rarely given its due by mainstream critics.
		A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame is a "hyper-museum," an interactive, media-rich experience that combines one-of-a-kind artifacts and information in evocative environments that immerse visitors in alternative worlds.
		These artists are honored in a "Hall of Fame," which is showcased within the museum and serves as a locus for national annual awards, special events, and publications.
	www.seattlecenter.com /attractions/museum_detail.asp?VE_VenueNum=601 (354 words)

	Hall of Fame inducts Lucas, McCaffrey, Herbert and Freas
		Hall of Fame inducts Lucas, McCaffrey, Herbert and Freas
		The Science Fiction Museum opened in Seattle, Washington in 2004 and this is the second year of its inductions.
		The Science Fiction Hall of Fame incorporates the previous Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame that was founded in Lawrence, Kansas by the Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction and the Kansas City Science Fiction and Fantasy Society in 1994.
	sfwa.org /news/2006/06halloffame.htm (397 words)

	Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame -- Science Fiction HOF (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame was founded in 1996 by the Kansas City Science Fiction and Fantasy Society (KCSFFS) in conjunction with the J. Wayne and Elsie M. Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction at the University of Kansas.
		Each year since 1996, the Hall of Fame has inducted four individuals on the basis of their continued excellence and long-time contribution to the science fiction field.
		The Science Fiction Museum is honored to now be the permanent physical home of the Hall of Fame, and will continue its mission through annual inductions of individuals who have made outstanding and significant contributions to Science Fiction.
	www.sfhomeworld.org /exhibits/homeworld/scifi_hof.asp (207 words)

	Pharyngula::Science fiction author hits the big time...
		It represents a proud and dynamic reversal of years of cultural neglect of the story of science fiction — of its history, aesthetic philosophy and symbiotic relationship with science.
		Each gallery reflects a tributary that feeds into the main river of science fiction: these are, respectively, history, aliens and robots, getting from here to there in unusual ways, the changes that will occur in society, and the literary and artistic personalities that created these visions.
		One of the most pointed demonstrations of science fiction's impact on technology is the choice of Donna Shirley as the museum's director.
	pharyngula.org /index/weblog/comments/science_fiction_author_hits_the_big_time (2376 words)

	Point B - Services - Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
		The museum is dedicated to educating visitors on the significant contributions of the Sci-Fi community, while also paying homage to the creators and contributors of this genre.
		With the opening of the new Science Fiction and Hall of Fame Museum in its landmark building, EMP aimed to connect with the close-knit sci-fi community and to engage all visitors in a futuristic genre that affects everyday life.
		With a clear focus and interim milestones, the technical staff’s talents came to the fore to achieve the museum’s vision: to inspire new generations to reach beyond the present, imagine the future and explore the infinite possibilities of the universe.
	www.pointb.com /services/caseStudy_scifimuseum.html (575 words)

	KaCSFFS Main Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame was founded in 1996 by the Kansas City Science Fiction and Fantasy Society and the J. Wayne and Elsie M. Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction at the University of Kansas.
		In 2003 the board of the Hall of Fame was approached by the new Science Fiction Museum begun by Paul Allen in Seattle.
		The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame opened in June of 2004 and our previous awards were transferred to the new facility and we believe that it has a bright future.
	www.kacsffs.org /halloffame.html (212 words)

	Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame -- Science Fiction HOF -- Abraham Merritt (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame -- Science Fiction HOF -- Abraham Merritt
		His fiction was written as a sideline to this busy career, which may explain why his output was relatively small.
		Merritt was influential upon the science fiction and fantasy world primarily through the imaginative power he displayed in the creation of desirable alternative worlds and realities.
	www.sfhomeworld.org /exhibits/homeworld/scifi_hof.asp?articleID=87 (341 words)

	Locus Online News: SF Museum Opens in Seattle
		On a sparkling day in Seattle, Washington, the first true SF museum in the world, the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame, opened Friday June 18, 2004.
		The museum is the brainchild of billionaire Paul Allen, described by Forbes as the fifth richest man in the world.
		Paul Allen, usually reclusive, gave a fine speech on the importance of science fiction and its effect on his life (Locus Magazine hopes to reprint part of it in a future issue).
	www.locusmag.com /2004/News/06_SFMuseumOpens.html (497 words)

	Stars align at the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
		Founded in 1996, the Hall of Fame was relocated from the Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction at Kansas University to its permanent home at SFM in 2004.
		The Science Fiction Museum & Hall of Fame Induction is sponsored by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP and Foster, Pepper & Shefelman PLLC.
		Each year, the Hall of Fame inducts up to four individuals on the basis of their continued excellence and long-time contributions to science fiction.
	www.sfcrowsnest.com /news/arc/2005/nz7932.php (741 words)

	The Scorpion's Tale - Science Fiction City, by Bridget McKenna
		The museum exhibits are contained in four main areas: Homeworld is dominated by a large central globe onto which are projected photos and videos and entire planetscapes in a hypnotic, ever-changing light show.
		A science fiction timeline and an exhibit of "The Changing Face of Mars" in sf and science are only two of half a dozen attractions in this area alone, the most awe-inspiring of which -- to me -- is the Science Fiction Hall of Fame.
		A program of guest speakers and educational events is planned for summer of 2004, with an emphasis on bringing science fiction into the classroom.
	www.scorpiusdigital.com /scorptale/articles04/sfm.html (702 words)

	CGSociety - The Science Fiction Hall of Fame
		Science Fiction Hall of Fame includes authors, illustrators and film producer George Lucas.
		The ceremony will be part of a weekend celebration that includes the setting up of displays Founded in 1996, the Science Fiction Hall of Fame honors the lives, work and ongoing legacies of science fiction's greatest creators.
		The final inductees for 2006 were chosen by a panel of award-winning science fiction creators.
	features.cgsociety.org /story.php?story_id=3462 (342 words)

	The Seattle Times: Local News: Where fantasy becomes reality: Sci-fi museum has a crowded debut
		Spectators watch the television cartoon family "The Jetsons" in a portrayal of a futuristic city yesterday during the grand opening of the new Science Fiction Museum at Seattle Center.
		Chances are, Dave Fitton of West Seattle was the first visitor to pack a gun into the new Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame.
		Combination tickets for both the science-fiction museum and EMP music museum: adults, $26.95; seniors and youth, $19.95; children 6 and under, free.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/localnews/2001960115_scifi19m.html (531 words)

	Science Fiction
		Science fiction can provide a starting point for a multi-disciplinary curriculum that investigates issues, explores the natural world, and teaches critical thinking skills.
		Science fiction can be used to teach all the social and physical sciences, math, technology, history, futurism, philosophy, sociology, ethics, ecology, reading skills, English, creative writing and more.
		Science Fiction is an excellent theme for an interdisciplinary unit, easily incorporating all the disciplines, and especially lending itself to the use of multimedia and media literacies in exciting ways!
	www.21stcenturyschools.com /Science_Fiction.htm (521 words)

	Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame and SIFF Group Launch First Annual Science Fiction Short Film Festival \| ...
		Seattle, WA – The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (SFM) in partnership with the Seattle International Film Festival Group (SIFF), today announced the launch of the first-annual Science Fiction Short Film Festival, to promote and encourage awareness, appreciation and understanding of the art of science fiction cinema.
		The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame is a Seattle museum that archives and exhibits great works of science fiction film and literature, and serves as a cultural center for current cutting edge science fiction programming and education.
		The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (SFM) is the world's first science fiction museum, presenting visitors with thought-provoking, entertaining experiences that promote awareness and appreciation of science fiction while paying homage to notable SF creators and their creations.
	www.seattlefilm.org /news/detail.aspx?NID=58&year=2005 (633 words)

	NPR : Museum Merges Science, Fiction
		The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame is co-located with Experience Music Project in the Frank Gehry-designed building in Seattle.
		Visitors to the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame find a dazzling maze of exhibits that blur the line between this world and the world of imagination, reports Jeremy Richards of member station KPLU.
		She says the museum hopes to educate visitors by contrasting science fiction and the reality of science.
	www.npr.org /templates/story/story.php?storyId=3203151 (350 words)

	Upcoming.org: Venue: The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame
		The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (SFM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to inspire new generations to reach beyond the present, imagine the future and explore the infinite possibilities of the universe.
		The museum is also home to the Science Fiction Hall of Fame, honoring the legends and luminaries that have shaped humanity's visions of the future.
		The initial 36 members of the Hall of Fame represent major figures in the establishment of the science fiction genre - from Mary Shelley and H.G. Wells to Sir Arthur C. Clarke and Robert Heinlein.
	upcoming.org /venue/6846 (183 words)

	Paying Homage to Science Fiction (Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame) - Frell Me Dead
		The museum will demonstrate the influence that science-fiction literature has had on science and popular culture, an influence that is often overlooked, said Sheila Williams, executive editor of the magazines Asimov's Science Fiction and Analog Science Fiction and Fact.
		Analog Science Fiction and Fact editor Stanley Schmidt is on the board of advisers for the Science Fiction Museum.
		Science Fiction has been the genre to garner a lot of those, and how they work has changed and not changed in various areas.
	www.watchfarscape.com /forums/showthread.php?t=22872 (2448 words)

	Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame was founded in 1996 by the Kansas City Science Fiction and Fantasy Society and the Center for the Study of Science Fiction at the University of Kansas.
		Each year, the Hall of Fame honored four individuals on the basis of their continued excellence and long-term contribution to the science fiction and fantasy field.
		The honorees were officially inducted into the Hall of Fame during the Awards Banquet at the University of Kansas during the Campbell Conference.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Science_Fiction_and_Fantasy_Hall_of_Fame (368 words)

	USATODAY.com - Sci-fi museum blasts off (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Located in a renovated section of another far-out museum, the Experience Music Project, the Science Fiction Museum is just a hop, skip and laser ray away from the Space Needle but light years beyond in terms of technology and vision.
		The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame revels in the imaginary and the fantastical, and it also plans to keep visitors in touch with ongoing, real-world efforts to make contact with our extraterrestrial kin.
		Museum director Shirley says plans are underway to set up a listening station, "so we'll know if anyone or anything out in space starts responding to the radio signals and other messages we've been sending their way."
	www.usatoday.com /travel/destinations/2004-06-18-scifi-baskas_x.htm (893 words)

	Science Fiction Museum goes back to the future - Science - MSNBC.com
		The Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame, which opens Friday, features the usual intergalactic suspects — E.T. and Yoda; the robot B9 from “Lost in Space” (“Danger, Will Robinson!”); and Robby the Robot of “Forbidden Planet” fame.
		For all its fanciful aspects, the museum succeeds in achieving one of its prime directives: to educate, showing the ways science fiction often becomes science fact, predicting evolutions in technology years before the evolutions actually happen.
		The 13,000-square-foot museum is housed in the Frank Gehry-designed Experience Music Project building; both projects were the brainchild of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, a longtime science-fiction fan who contributed $20 million and more than a few artifacts from his family collection.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/5131002 (1072 words)

	PaulAllen.com
		One of those ventures is Seattle's Science Fiction Museum & Hall of Fame (SFM), a non-profit hyper-museum whose mission is to connect people of all ages to science fiction.
		At SFM (co-located in the Frank Gehry building (EMP) at Seattle Center), visitors can interact with science fiction through hands-on exhibits, view rare science fiction artifacts, and deepen their understanding of the genre's powerful impact on world culture.
		SFM honors science fiction's great creators and creations, provides educational opportunities, and inspires guests to ponder the infinite possibilities of the universe.
	www.paulallen.com /Template.aspx?contentId=39 (149 words)

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