| September 2007 |
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SEPTEMBER HOURS - COSI open Labor Day.
COSI is closed for building maintenance September 4 - 21, 2007.
Regular fall hours resume September 22. COSI will be open
Wednesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm, Sunday: Noon – 6pm. Closed Monday & Tuesday.
COSI is closed for building maintenance September 4 - 21, 2007.
Regular fall hours resume September 22. COSI will be open
Wednesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm, Sunday: Noon – 6pm. Closed Monday & Tuesday.
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Bob the Builder – Project: Build It!
September 29, 2007 – January 6, 2008 Join Bob the Builder and his Can-Do Crew to help get the job done! This hands-on exhibit invites kids and parents to spend time in “Sunflower Valley” with Bob, Wendy and the rest of the Can-Do Crew. Experience firsthand that “The Fun Is In Getting It Done!” Member & Donor Preview: Bob the Builder Thursday, September 27th & Saturday, September 29th | 9-11am Explore the Bob the Builder – Project: Build It! exhibition before it opens to the public and meet Bob the Builder too. Space is limited – call 614.228.COSI for reservations. Presented nationally by Delta Faucet and produced by HIT Entertainment and the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Presented locally by Ruscilli Construction, Anderson Concrete, and Shelly Materials with promotional support from WOSU Public Media. |
©2007 HIT Entertainment Limited and Keith Chapman. All rights reserved. HIT and the HIT logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited. |
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| Gregor Mendel: Planting the Seeds of Genetics October 13, 2007 – January 6, 2008 Ever wonder why your eyes are a particular color? Can you roll your tongue? Answer these and other questions in this new traveling exhibition. Meet the brilliant, 19th-century friar who became the father of modern genetics. Recreate Mendel's famous pea experiments to discover the laws of heredity, see real artifacts, and explore modern-day genetic research. Member & Donor Preview for Mendel & Hurricane on the Bayou Saturday, October 13th | 9am Attend the exhibit opening for Gregor Mendel: Planting the Seeds of Genetics plus see a complimentary showing of Hurricane on the Bayou on COSI’s 7-story Extreme Screen. Mendel exhibition opens at 9am for Members. Movie showing at 10am. Call 614.228.COSI to reserve your spot. Presented locally by the Greater Columbus Arts Council. |
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| Hurricane on the Bayou – New Extreme Screen film October 3, 2007 – March 9, 2008 Narrated by Meryl Streep, this film carries audiences behind news headlines on a journey deep into the heart of Louisiana - before, during, and after the unprecedented devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Unfolding against the backdrop of the most costly natural disaster in America’s history, MacGillivray Freeman’s cameras follow a group of four musicians, as they explore the culture of New Orleans. View movie trailer. |
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| Festival of Physics Saturday, October 20th | 10am to 5pm Sunday, October 21st | Noon to 6pm What is a magnet and why does it stick? Why is water wet? Why is steel hard? Find out at COSI Columbus during the Festival of Physics! World-renowned professors from The Ohio State University, plus COSI’s own science faculty, will present cutting-edge discoveries in magnetism, superconductivity, cold atoms, and superfluids through engaging lectures and unique hands-on activities. And don't miss the the superconductive square dance at the end of the day! View a complete schedule of activities. |
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| ANIMATION featuring the Cartoon Network NOW through September 3, 2007 Labor Day is your last chance to see Animation before it closes! Ever wonder what it takes to bring cartoon characters to life? Find out in Animation featuring the Cartoon Network. Learn how art, math and science come together to create superheroes, virtual worlds and spectacular special effects. Presented locally by M/I Homes, and supported by American Dairy Association Mideast with promotional support from Pepsi and Domino's Pizza and media support from WBNS 10TV and The Columbus Dispatch. |
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| DINOSAURS ALIVE! 3D NOW through December 31, 2007 Take a journey with some of the world’s preeminent paleontologists, and uncover evidence that the descendents of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. Through the magic of scientifically-accurate, computer generated animation, these creatures will come alive…in a big way! |
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| Family Friday Night September 28, 2007 from 5pm-9pm | Featured film: Wired to Win COSI stays open late for family-friendly affordable fun the last Friday of every month! Extreme Screen films are just $3 for COSI Members. September’s theme is Buckeyes with science of sports activities! Presented by National City Bank with promotional support from Columbus Parent magazine. |
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| Family Workshop: Physics of Football Saturday, September 29th | 10am to 12pm OR 1:30-3:30pm Are you ready for some Buckeye football? COSI is! The game's not until 8pm so spend some time exploring the science of football and other sports through interactive demonstrations, hands-on activities, and a Football Family Challenge. COSI Members: $30 for one adult/child pair; $15 each additional person. Non-Members: $50 for one adult/child pair; $25 each additional person. Advance reservations required by calling 614.228.COSI. Next month’s topic: Just By Chance: Genetics | View Family Workshops |
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| NEW! School’s Out Camps at COSI Friday, October 19, 2007 (Central Ohio In-Service Day) It’s summer camp during the school year! COSI is introducing an all-new day camp experiences just for school holidays! Our new School’s Out Camps mix hands-on science with exploration of COSI’s exciting exhibitions, all under the guidance of the COSI Team. From ancient cultures to sports and space, School’s Out Camps bring science to life through hands-on fun! October 19th Camp: Ancient Adventures Explore fascinating civilizations and creatures in this journey into archaeology and paleontology. Camps available for ages 5-6, 7-8, and 9-11. Members: $45; Non-Members: $55. Reservations begin Thursday, September 6th. Call 614.228.COSI to register. |
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| Show your COSI Membership Card & Save! This fall is a great time to use your COSI membership to receive free reciprocal admission at over 250 science centers worldwide, including six museums in Ohio. Take a short drive and you can visit… Great Lakes Science Center – Cleveland, OH COSI Toledo – Toledo, OH National Inventors Hall of Fame – Akron, OH Wm McKinley Presidential Library & Museum – Canton, OH The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art, & Technology - Newark, OH Museum of Natural History & Science (part of the Cincinnati Museum Ctr) – Cincinnati, OH COSI Members also receive 50% off general admission at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Dayton, OH. |
View a complete list of participating museums. Please note that COSI recommends calling any science centers or museums you are planning to visit to verify hours of operation and reciprocal admission policies. |
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Contact Membership: call 614.228.COSI or email membership@mail.cosi.org
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