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

BODY WORLDS 3 & The Story of the Heart—

Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS 3 & The Story of the Heart makes its California premiere March 14, 2008 at the Science Center. The exhibit features more than 200 authentic human specimens including whole body plastinates not seen before, plus the debut of a special presentation on the heart.

Click here to access the BODY WORLDS 3 press kit.

Mummies 3D: Secrets of the Pharaohs—

Now playing!

Follow along as researchers and explorers piece together the archaeological and genetic clues of Egypt’s ancient mummies. These relics of the past create a window into the fascinating and mysterious world of the pharaohs. To unwrap the secret of the pharaohs is perhaps a glimpse into the future of our own civilization.

Click here to read the press release.

FADE: The Dark Side of Light —
October 10, 2007 - May 31, 2008

The California Science Center, in collaboration with the Getty Conservation Institute, opens 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

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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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