Below is information on our current exhibits and films as well as several news flashes, which tell of exciting new developments.

Newsmakers at the Science Center

Wild Ocean 3D—

Opens October 17, 2008

Wild Ocean is a timely and uplifting film that celebrates the life in our oceans, the animals that depend on us to survive. It is a film about the people who come together to protect our world. Hope is alive on the Wild Coast, where Africa meets the sea.

The film is written and directed by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, the award-winning creators of Pulse: a STOMP Odyssey.

Click here to learn more about the film.

FADE: The Dark Side of Light —
Now through September 29, 2008

The California Science Center, in collaboration with the Getty Conservation Institute, opened a new exhibit entitled FADE: The Dark Side of Light on October 10, 2007. The 1,200 sq. ft. exhibit, which blends science and art, explores the destructive effects of light exposure on priceless museum treasures and family photos. It also offers suggestions for mitigating the damage.

Click on the links below to read press kit materials for FADE:

Press Release
Exhibit Spokesperson Bios
Elements of the Exhibit
Tips to Keep Your Family Photos From Fading

If you would like to cover one of the above stories or request an image, please contact us by phone at (213) 744-7446 or send us an email. Also, please add your name to our mailing list if you would like to receive updates regarding our exhibits, events and films.

Also, please contact our staff directly if you have questions or are conducting research. You may choose from the following list:

Shell Amega
Development, Phase II Capital Project Launchings, Exhibitions, Science Center Executive Leadership
(213) 744-7496
samega@cscmail.org

Paula Wagner
Education Programs & Events, IMAX Theater, Technology Programs and Events, Air and Space Gallery Exhibitions & Programs
(213) 744-2144
pwagner@cscmail.org

Kristina Kurasz
ExploraStore, and General Information
(213) 744-7446
kkurasz@cscmail.org

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