Mindbender Mansion
January 28 – April 29, 2012 Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, an eclectic place full of brainteasers and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers. Adults and children alike will enjoy challenging their minds as they try to master each of [...]
Bodies Revealed Exclusive Invitation
In appreciation of your company’s support of Imagination Station, we’re offering you and your family a special opportunity to view the BODIES REVEALED Exhibition at Imagination Station at a discounted rate. Don’t miss your opportunity to receive exclusive group pricing for Non-Members at $11 (regular admission is $18) and Member pricing at $5 (regular admission is $6). Saturday & [...]
Bodies Revealed Exclusive Invitation
Thank you for your interest in purchasing tickets to BODIES REVEALED. This offer has expired. If you are interested in seeing this world-class exhibition please plan your visit soon. In appreciation of your company’s support of Imagination Station, we’re offering you and your family a special opportunity to view the BODIES REVEALED Exhibition at Imagination [...]
Bodies Revealed Exclusive Invitation
Thank you for your interest in purchasing tickets to BODIES REVEALED. This offer has expired. If you are interested in seeing this world-class exhibition please plan your visit soon. In appreciation of your company’s support of Imagination Station, we’re offering you and your family a special opportunity to view the BODIES REVEALED Exhibition at [...]
BODIES REVEALED Members Only Preview
Be the first to see this compelling exhibit! May 20, 2011 10am – 5pm BODIES REVEALED Our bodies are our most important possession. They are intricately developed machines; more complex and wondrous than all the computers and gadgetry we surround ourselves with today. Visitors of all ages can look deep inside the meticulously dissected 10 [...]
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BODIES REVEALED Exclusive Preview Party
You and a guest are invited to an Exclusive Preview Party Thursday, May 19, 2011 6-8pm BODIES REVEALED Our bodies are our most important possession. They are intricately developed machines; more complex and wondrous than all the computers and gadgetry we surround ourselves with today. You and your guest can look deep inside the meticulously [...]
BODIES REVEALED – News and Media
If you are a member of an accredited media outlet and would like more information, including press passes, background materials, photographs, video or an interview please feel free to contact us at the following: Imagination Station Anna Kolin Communications & PR Manager 419.244.2674 x133 kolin@imaginationstationtoledo.org Premier Exhibitions, Inc. Theresa Nelson Public Relations Manager 404.842.7747
BODIES REVEALED – Plan Your Visit
BODIES REVEALED -This Exhibition is no longer touring at Imagination Station Imagination Station hosted Bodies Revealed from May 2011 – December 4, 2011 BODIES REVEALED was located in a private gallery and additional admission was required to view the Exhibition. Imagination Station Ticket Pricing General Admission to Imagination Station BODIES REVEALED Total Cost Big Kids [...]
BODIES REVEALED – About the Exhibition
BODIES REVEALED – This Exhibition is no longer touring at Imagination Station Imagination Station hosted Bodies Revealed from May 2011 – December 4, 2011 Real Human Specimens, Meticulously Prepared and Respectfully Displayed BODIES REVEALED lets visitors of all ages explore deep within the human body in a way that informs but doesn’t overwhelm. As the [...]
BODIES REVEALED – Frequently Asked Questions
BODIES REVEALED – This Exhibition is no longer touring at Imagination Station Imagination Station hosted Bodies Revealed from May 2011 – December 4, 2011 FAQ’s for BODIES REVEALED Q: Why use real human specimens instead of constructed models? A: As Dr. Roy Glover, chief medical director for BODIES REVEALED states, “Seeing promotes understanding, and understanding promotes [...]
BODIES REVEALED – Students & Educators
A Unique Teaching Opportunity BODIES REVEALED celebrates the human body and its many interrelated systems and functions, while showing the effects that disease and unhealthy lifestyles have on the body. The exhibition also presents an unprecedented opportunity for the instruction of human anatomy, physiology, biology, and chemical sciences. In addition, this exhibition can be used [...]
ENGINEER IT!
Think It. Build It. Test It … Do It Again! ENGINEER IT! is an educational and entertaining interactive learning world that presents science as an open-ended discovery process. Visitors of all ages can explore the fun and creative sides of engineering by designing boats, windmills, airplanes, buildings and bridges. Then test their performance in wind [...]
The BIG DIG
Back by Popular Demand The BIG DIG is a mammoth exhibit stretching over 6,000 square feet, filled with tons and tons of prehistoric fun! Visitors will have a chance to excavate their way through piles of shale, from right here in Northwest Ohio, in search of fossils that they can take home. Learn how to [...]
Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe
Sept. 24 – Jan. 17 Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe, our new traveling exhibition, opens on September 24 and runs through Monday, January 17, 2011. This visually stimulating exhibition celebrates the achievements of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope by magnificently displaying and describing the wonders of the night sky. New Views of the [...]
Glossary of Hubble Terms
Hubble Space Telescope: Glossary of Terms from Hubblesite.org Advanced Camera For Surveys (ACS) An optical camera aboard the Hubble Space Telescope that uses CCD detectors to make images. The camera covers twice the area, has twice the sharpness, and is up to 10 times more efficient than the telescope’s Wide Field and Planetary Camera 2. [...]
Cool Space Facts
Jupiter is larger than 1,000 Earths. The Great Red Spot on Jupiter is a hurricane-like storm system that was first detected in
Hubble Facts
Hubble’s Name NASA named the world’s first space-based optical telescope after American astronomer Edwin P. Hubble (1889—1953). Dr. Hubble confirmed an “expanding” universe, which provided the foundation for the Big Bang theory.
Interview with an Astronaut – Mike Good
Ohio Astronaut, Mike Good, granted us an interview. This is what we found out about life as an astronaut.
Russell Werneth Bio
Between 6-8pm on Thursday, September 23, 2010, retired NASA engineer Russell Werneth will be attending our Hubble Exhibit Members Night and sharing with members his stories about working directly with the Hubble Space Telescope.
Wise About Eyes
Now through June 27, 2010 Wise About Eyes is designed to educate Ohio’s children and their caregivers about ways that they can keep their eyes healthy and safe. The exhibit is on display at Imagination Station through June 27, 2010.
Re-Surgence
June 17, 2010 Artists find purpose for plastic Re-Surgence sculpture begins to take shape Toledo, Ohio – All summer long, a trio of local and regional artists, Sayaka Ganz, Greg Mueller and Steve Williams, will be constructing a sculpture at Imagination Station made from thousands of recycled blue, green and purple post-consumer items (measuring cups, [...]
Hex
This photo is of a stack of game pieces from Hex, a math based, larger-than-life game in the Math Around the World exhibit located on the Lower Level in front of the Atomic Cafe. This is one of many math games we have in our Math Around the World exhibit.
The BIG DIG
May 25, 2010 The BIG DIG: Fossils to Footprints – Opening Memorial Day Weekend! We’re putting the ROAR back in Dinosaur Toledo, Ohio, May 25, 2010 – Imagination Station visitors will soon be able to step back in time and discover the prehistoric world of dinosaurs, when we open The BIG DIG: Footprints to Fossils. [...]
Energy Factory
Imagination Station’s newest learning world offers visitors a glimpse into the abstract world of oil refining and solar energy. Using dozens of visually stimulating hands-on exhibits and personalized opportunities to contribute, Energy Factory is a 6,000 square-foot permanent exhibit presented by BP and First Solar.
Animation vs. Animator
What happens when the Animation comes to life on the drawing board? Check out this very funny video.
Insta-Hole Revealed
Understanding the Insta-Hole The Law of Cartoon Motion Certain bodies can pass through solids which are painted to resemble holes; others cannot. This ‘trick of the eye’ inconsistency has baffled generations. However, it is known that whoever paints the hole on the floor’s surface to trick an opponent will certainly be the one who ends up [...]
Animation featuring Cartoon Network
January 30 – May 2, 2010 Imagination Station’s 2nd traveling exhibition, Animation featuring Cartoon Network, opened on January 30, 2010 to great anticipation and attendance. Throughout its stay, we welcomed more than 60,000 visitors, hosted a variety of artists, including: Tim George, Mr. Etch-a-Sketch; Comic Strip Artist, Brian Houdashelt; Children’s Illustrator, Cyd Moore; Cartoon Characters [...]
Animation
Featuring Cartoon Network Enter the exciting and visually rich world of Animation, a highly interactive traveling exhibition that brings together art, math, science and technology. Visitors will explore the process of animation surrounded by colorful, larger-than-life graphics of popular cartoon and animation characters from Cartoon Network. In this stimulating and fun environment, families and children [...]