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Pacific Science Center Hosts NASA’s “Destination: Station” Exhibit this Summer

Michael van Baker — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:41:30 +0000

Astronauts are visiting Seattle next week to publicize a NASA exhibit -- Destination: Station -- on view at Pacific Science Center now through September 2. It's a multimedia exhibit that tells the story of the International Space Station, its space-based research, and the partnership of five space agencies, representing 15 countries, that runs it.

King Tut at Pacific Science Center: An Exhibition Not to be Missed

Philippa Kiraly — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:00:28 +0000

Ten rooms of items, beautifully displayed with ample space to walk around them and see the backs and sides, include six rooms of material from other tombs. Carved statues of dignified pharaohs, priests, and others in calcite alabaster or granite from as much as 4500 years ago leave one marveling at the skill of the sculptors.

Kids! The “Doodle 4 Google” Window is Closing!

Michael van Baker — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:27:59 +0000

So here's how the winning part works: All doodles need to be submitted by March 23. Then "a team of Googlers" and guest judges (Katy Perry, Phineas and Ferb creator and executive producer Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, recording artist Jordin Sparks) choose finalists. On May 2, a public vote will determine one winner from each grade group. First prize will be awarded on May 17th, with the winning Google doodler's art showcased on google.com on May 18th.

King Tut Exhibit Tickets On Sale at Pacific Science Center

Michael van Baker — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:17:06 +0000

In theory, this is your last chance to Tut it up without buying airfare to Egypt. This exhibit's world tour ends in Seattle; after this, the artifacts take up their new home in the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. Seattle to Egypt airfare right now runs more than $1,000. That $32.50 ticket looks good in comparison, doesn't it? Even so, the touring exhibit has raised over $100 million so far to fund Egyptian museums.