Embark on an Archeological Adventure in the Greensboro Science Center’s New Traveling Exhibit: Mystery of the Mayan Medallion

MEDIA RELEASE
May, 22, 2023

CONTACT INFORMATION
Bekah Robinson
336-288-3769 x1305
rrobinson@greensboroscience.org

Embark on an Archeological Adventure in the Greensboro Science Center’s New Traveling Exhibit: Mystery of the Mayan Medallion

GREENSBORO, NC – – The Greensboro Science Center (GSC) is excited to announce a new traveling exhibit. The secrets of an ancient world await in Mystery of the Mayan Medallion.

In this immersive exhibit, guests are transported to Palenque, Mexico, where an archeological team has mysteriously disappeared from a dig site while investigating rumors of a priceless jade medallion. Guests will translate glyphs, discover which rainforest animals are poisonous, learn how the Mayans recorded dates, take rubbings from a sarcophagus, and interpret a battle mural while following the clues the team left behind to locate the precious medallion.

Mystery of the Mayan Medallion will run from June 1, 2023 – September 4, 2023. GSC members can enjoy a special sneak peek on June 1, 2023 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The exhibit opens to the public at 12 p.m. on June 1. Admission to Mystery of the Mayan Medallion is included with general admission or GSC membership. Mystery of the Mayan Medallion is an exhibit by the Discovery Network, a statewide program of the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Members of the media working on assignment are invited to take photos and video on Wednesday, May 31 or Thursday, June 1 and are asked to reach out to the GSC’s marketing team at rrobinson@greensboroscience.org or by calling (336) 288-3769 x1305 to confirm your attendance.

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About the Greensboro Science Center
The Greensboro Science Center (GSC) is a premier family attraction in North Carolina that offers the state’s first accredited inland aquarium; a hands-on science museum; an accredited zoological park; a state-of-the-art OmniSphere Theater; FLYWAY at Battleground Parks District, a zipline experience over Country Park; The Rotary Club of Greensboro Carousel; and SKYWILD, an animal-inspired treetop adventure park. The GSC is also NC’s only dually accredited Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and American Alliance of Museums (AAM) science attraction – an honor only fourteen (14) attractions in the nation can claim. The GSC is located at 4301 Lawndale Drive in Greensboro and is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. For more information, visit www.greensboroscience.org.

GSC Announces New Traveling Exhibit:Cats & Dogs

MEDIA RELEASE
November 23, 2022

CONTACT INFORMATION
Bekah Robinson
(336) 288-3769 x1305
rrobinson@greensboroscience.org

GREENSBORO, NC – The Greensboro Science Center (GSC) is excited to announce a new traveling exhibit.

Cats & Dogs, designed by La Cite in Paris, offers a sensory and interactive journey largely devoted to games and simulations. There is nothing better than putting yourself in an animal’s place in order to understand them better and decode their behavior. The exhibition is arranged to take visitors on a fun, sensory and interactive journey. Using colors, materials and selected furnishings, different scenes are created, consisting of distinct environments that let visitors experience each universe.

In their skin. This is an active space where visitors compare their own physical skills to those of the animals, such as speed, agility, capacity to jump. They discover the different range of canine and feline body shape types and observe their characteristics.

In their heads. Plunged into a space decorated to put us on a level with the animals, visitors are invited to look, listen and feel like a dog or cat, with unusual immersive experiments. Understand how they communicate, interpret their emotions and decrypt their behavior.

In our society. Dogs and cats fill our homes, our streets and even our culture. This section shows visitors the nature of our relationship with these animals over time, and the important role they play today in our society.

Cats & Dogs will run from December 1, 2022 – May 7, 2023. GSC members can enjoy a special sneak peek on December 1 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and the exhibit opens to the public at 12 p.m. on December 1. Admission to Cats & Dogs is included with a general admission ticket or membership to the GSC.

Members of the media working on assignment are invited to take photos and video on Tuesday, November 29 or Thursday, December 1 and are asked to reach out to the GSC’s Marketing Department at rrobinson@greensboroscience.org or by calling (336) 288-3769 x1305 to confirm your attendance.

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About the Greensboro Science Center
The Greensboro Science Center is a premier family attraction in North Carolina that offers the state’s first accredited inland aquarium, a hands-on science museum, an accredited Animal Discovery Zoological Park, a state-of-the-art OmniSphere Theater, FLYWAY Zipline at BPD and SKYWILD, an animal-inspired treetop adventure park. The GSC is also NC’s only dually accredited AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) and AAM (American Alliance of Museums) science attraction – an honor only 14 attractions in the nation can claim. The Greensboro Science Center is located at 4301 Lawndale Drive in Greensboro and is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. For more information, visit www.greensboroscience.org.

Greensboro Science Center Debuts Hands-On Harley-Davidson Exhibit on January 25

Hands-On Harley-Davidson^TM, a traveling exhibit created by the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum in partnership with the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, is coming to the Greensboro Science Center (GSC) this January. GSC members and members of the media are invited to preview the exhibit on Friday, January 24, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The exhibit will open to all GSC guests on Saturday, January 25, 2020 and remain open through May 17, 2020.

In conjunction with the exhibit, the GSC is partnering with Riding High Harley-Davidson to provide children ages 3 – 7 the opportunity to test drive an IRONe Electric Balance Bike. The Riding High Harley-Davidson Electric Balance Bike Experience will be offered during the following times for the length of the exhibit:

• Saturdays: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Sundays: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Please note: a parent or legal guardian must accompany children and sign a waiver in order to participate in this experience.

Hands-On Harley-Davidson invites children to participate in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities as they explore a pretend motorcycle dealership featuring two kid-sized motorcycles inspired by a Harley-Davidson Road King^®.

Guests will have the opportunity to “Dream It!,” “Build It!” and “Ride It!” as they create a motorcycle using interchangeable custom motor parts and accessories, including seats, saddle bags, mirrors, and a variety of engine components. Once their bike is built, children can gear-up, climb on and select interactive videos that provide a first-person riding experience. Working turn signals, audio and wind effects, and a throttle that controls the speed of the ride complete the experience. An international map and computer activity provides math challenges and maintenance information for fuel, exhaust and other systems to ensure a safe trip.

The pretend dealership’s service department shows children a video of real mechanics hard at work. Outside the dealership, a second bike with interchangeable parts and costumes lets children role-play as a motorcycle-riding community service-officer, and includes a “see yourself” component along with opportunities to learn about traffic safety, protective gear and preparing for a trip.

Admission to Hands-On Harley-Davidson as well as the Riding High Harley-Davidson Electric Balance Bike Experience is free with general admission or GSC membership. General admission is $14.50 for adults ages 14 – 64, $13.50 for children ages 3 – 13, and $13.50 for seniors ages 65+. Children 2 and under are free.

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About the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

The Betty Brinn Children’s Museum is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational resources that promote the healthy development of children in their formative years – from birth to age 10. The Museum’s mission is supported by the development of hands-on exhibits and programs for children, and adult education programs that focus on early childhood brain development, learning styles, parenting skills and how the Museum environment can be used to promote a young child’s cognitive, emotional, social and physical growth.

About The Harley-Davidson Foundation and Harley-Davidson

The Harley-Davidson Foundation seeks to meet the basic needs of the communities where we work, improve the lives of our stakeholders and encourage social responsibility. Established in 1993, The Foundation pursues partnerships with charitable organizations focused on education, health and the environment. For more information, see http://www.harley-davidson.com.

Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight custom, cruiser and touring motorcycles and offers a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, riding gear and apparel, and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson’s website at http://www.harley-davidson.com. 

About the Greensboro Science Center

The Greensboro Science Center is a premier family attraction in North Carolina that offers the state’s first accredited inland aquarium, a hands-on science museum, an accredited Animal Discovery Zoological Park, a state-of-the-art OmniSphere Theater, and SKYWILD, an animal-inspired treetop adventure park. The GSC is also NC’s only dually accredited AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) and AAM (American Alliance of Museums) science attraction – an honor only 14 attractions in the nation can claim. The Greensboro Science Center is located at 4301 Lawndale Drive in Greensboro and is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. For more information, visit http://www.greensboroscience.org.