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Carnegie Science Center will unveil Mars: The Next Giant Leap, the most ambitious new experience built since the museum’s inception in 1991, during a public grand opening on Saturday, November 19. Mars is a permanent exhibition gallery and is included with general admission to the Science Center. With lead support by Howmet Aerospace Foundation and The PNC Foundation, the 7,400 square- foot exhibition explores how the issues of sustainability, climate change, social justice, and equitable access to resources can shape humanity’s future on Mars and on Earth.
Guests can envision and vote on what to include in a settlement on Mars and uncover the impact the Pittsburgh region has on the space ecosystem.
“The goal of Mars: The Next Giant Leap is to appeal to broad audiences and spark dialogue well beyond their visit, whether it leads them to think about space exploration, important social issues, or STEM careers they can pursue,” said Jason Brown, Henry Buhl, Jr., Director of Carnegie Science Center. “This exhibition is truly unique from any other exhibition as it provides engaging and unexpected perspectives on space exploration while at the same time illuminating why it is important to our everyday lives here on Earth.
The concept of Mars grew from input the Science Center solicited from local community members from the North Side area, including high-school students, and professionals in the space industry to ensure relevancy and excitement for all. Based on survey feedback, exhibit design firm Luci Creative and the Science Center’s Museum Experiences team created seven experiential zones: View from Mars, Climatology, Martian Garden, Martian Living, Dream Big: Space, Pittsburgh in Mars, and Search for Life.
“This exhibit will not be cut and dry historical facts about Mars,” said Marcus A. Harshaw, Senior Director of Museum Experiences. “Visitors will operate remote-controlled Martian rovers to track down water sources, collectively vote on the direction of an imagined Martian settlement, and discover how to adjust popular food recipes on Earth to make comparable meals on Mars. Mars: The Next Giant Leap is future-oriented and highlights the impact local space research companies have on plans to inhabit Mars.”
The seven zones will demonstrate different elements of inhabiting and maintaining a habitable
climate on Mars. Guests will experience the following:
Mars: The Next Giant Leap, a $4.48 million project, will complement Buhl Planetarium, and the Science Center’s vast array of STEM programming that targets career readiness. All these pathways, programs, and exhibitions will allow new audiences of young people to see themselves as activists, artists, makers, inventors, healers, and thoughtful connectors in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
With the professional services of Luci Creative, Ravenswood Studio, Inc., and lead support by Howmet Aerospace Foundation and The PNC Foundation, Mars: The Next Giant Leap is free with general admission.
WHERE:
One Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh
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Open Daily 10am – 5pm (Except Tuesday, they are closed on Tuesdays)
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS:
Adults: $20
Adults 65+: $15
Children 3-12: $12
Children 2 and under: FREE
Carnegie Science Center
Carnegie Science Center is dedicated to inspiring learning and curiosity by connecting science and technology with everyday life. By making science both relevant and fun, the Science Center’s goal is to increase science literacy in the region and motivate young people to seek careers in science and technology. One of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, the Science Center is Pittsburgh’s premier science exploration destination, reaching more than 700,000 people annually through its hands-on exhibits, camps, classes, and off-site education programs.
October 26, 2022
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