ATTRACTIONS MANAGEMENT
SCIENCE CENTRE NEWS
Dr Gerhard Kilger
The challenges of
The opening of Powerhouse has been put back to 2013
exhibit communication
Sacramento science museum still on
Offi cials at the Discovery Museum of etarium and a new Challenger Learning D
ASA science centre is hosting
the Ecsite Annual Conference
2010 from June 3rd to 5th
Sacramento (DMS) are still looking for Center – an educational facility exploring
2010.in Dortmund, Germany. Based
investors to get the Powerhouse Science the NASA space shuttle programme, which on an innovative exhibition design, all
Center project off the ground. is named in honour of the seven astronauts senses are challenged at DASA while
Due to the lack of progress, the open- in the 1986 Challenger shuttle tragedy. experiencing yesterday’s, today’s and
ing of the new centre has been pushed A spokesperson for the project said: “The tomorrow’s world of work.
back until at least 2013. A site has yet to be Powerhouse Science Center will feature The focus is man, his health, his
offi cially chosen, although DMS has identi- generous exhibit space for current and trav- physical, mental and spiritual well-
fi ed the historic P&E Power Station on the elling exhibits as well as a newly expanded being. DASA provides a wide range of
banks of the Sacramento River as the ideal and updated Planetarium & Challenger activities aiming to incorporate the con-
location for the new science centre. Learning Center. Movies and astronomy cept of safety and health at work in an
Plans for Powerhouse Science Center programs and a café with outdoor seating all-embracing sense. DASA does this
include large exhibition galleries, a plan- will also be part of the centre.” by sharpening public awareness of the
need for an improved world of work.
The specifi c link between traditional
museum design and modern educa-
New science centre for Calgary
tional didactics distinguishes DASA
from other museums. Using commu-
A new CAN$160m (£95m, US$155m, atrium, a Learning & Leadership Centre, nication methods which address the
107m) science is to open in Calgary, four themed galleries (Energy & Innovation; intellect, feelings and all the senses,
Alberta, Canada later this year. Earth, Space & Our Environment, Human DASA presents topics and issues in
Work began on the TELUS World of Body and Technology, Style & Art), a scenic situations, in settings depicting
Science in July 2008 and the project is Creative Kids Museum, a travelling exhibition activity in various branches of industry.
being funded by the City of Calgary, the gallery, a dome theatre and an observatory. DASA, as a centre, will never be
Government of Alberta, the Government of The 153,000sq ft (14,210sq m) science completed. The rapid pace of change
Canada and various community donations. centre was designed by lead architects in the world of work will always call for
The attraction will feature a large open Cohos Evamy. Exhibit and program new presentations for professionals,
development is being led by schools and the general public.
an in-house team of science Therefore, it’s even more important
centre professionals. Kasian that we, together with our Ecsite col-
Architecture Interior Design & leagues, work on the challenges of
Planning is the lead fi rm design- contemporary exhibition communica-
ing the dome theatre as well as tion. We’re looking forward to hosting
the interior spaces. Landscape the conference which promises fruitful
architecture is being led by O2 sessions and lively discussions.
Planning + Design. CANA is lead-
ing the construction of the new
Dr. Gerhard Kilger is the director of the
facility. The centre is expected to
DASA science centre in Dortmund, Germany
TELUS World of Science opens in the autumn open in the autumn.
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