‘Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience’ is a traveling exhibit that helps people learn about life in space. (Science Museum of Minnesota)
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – A new traveling exhibit at the Science Museum of Virginia will give visitors a hands-on look into the lives and work of astronauts.
“Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience” features hands-on stations and allows visitors to learn about daily life in space.
“Dozens of different experiences you can interact with,” astronomer Justin Bartel told 8News. “You can touch some of the stuff they have on the space station. You can explore, you have a dollhouse sized version of the space station. You get to launch rockets. You can use towers There are just a ton of activities to do.
‘Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience’ is a traveling exhibit that helps people learn about life in space. (Science Museum of Minnesota)
Visitors will also be able to learn about meteoroids, space temperatures and even use a vacuum chamber. Bartel says the exhibit will help visitors learn about the challenges astronauts face on a daily basis.
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“The biggest thing you have to deal with is just air to breathe, you have to have water to drink,” he explained. “At the end of the day, you have to work out issues like how you do your job, how you eat and, of course, how you go to the bathroom.”
‘Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience’ is a traveling exhibit that helps people learn about life in space. (Science Museum of Minnesota)
The museum is also adding two astronomy shows to its programming at the Dome, including “Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit” and “We Are Guardians.” An additional ticket is required.
“Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience” premieres Saturday, May 27. An additional exhibition ticket is required. Admission to the special exhibit is included with museum membership.
