The Connecticut Science Center has served more than 4 million visitors over the past 15 years.
And with many improvements in store for the mall, including exhibits and attractions, as well as improvements to the building’s infrastructure, millions of people are likely to visit in the next 15 years.
“Fifteen years is a significant milestone for us at the Connecticut Science Center,” center CEO Matt Fleury said. “We are thinking carefully about our future and are proud to have served more than 4.3 million people through our presence at this facility.”
The changes begin on December 14th when CSC will introduce the new Exploring Space exhibition.
“The new exhibit will welcome people to have a conversation about space in a fascinating and experimental way,” said Fleury.
He said: “We are only a small part of the vastness of the universe, and we are exploring space with space technology that includes the International Space Station and the Mars rover and the possibility of living on Mars in the future.
“It’s going to be a lot of fun and a great hands-on environment that makes you feel like you’re in space pushing the wires and buttons. You’re going to learn all the amazing things about the world around us.”
Fleury has been at the center since the CSC building was built.
Next year, “The Science Behind Painting” will come to Hartford as a traveling exhibit throughout the summer. The 13,000 square foot exhibit was created by the Science Museum, Boston, in collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios.
“It’s going to be really exciting for the Pixar fan base, and movies like Toy Story,” Fleury said. “Impressive technology is used with great voice overs that bring these characters to life on screen.”
Fleury said the 10-year vision for The Science Center has six key elements:
- Create a great example of a science center visitor experience
- STEM engagement, learning and careers
- Digital collaboration to connect and serve
- Deepen and expand the center visit with integrated online experiences for learning, interaction and connection
- Generations that inspire to save the planet
- Community and government, building financial strength.
“We’re thinking about the world around us, and we’re constantly changing,” Fleury said. “We need to be an exciting, connected, hands-on place for our community. We also need to make sure that people can use or provide services at home with the latest digital technology. .”
Private and public cooperation
The state of Connecticut has received $10.7 million in grants, and to date, the Science Center has raised an additional $5.06 million toward a combined goal of $20 million.
“The science center was actually created by the state, which made it a non-profit,” Fleury said. “But from the beginning it has been supported by a private and public partnership with the state of Connecticut and our donors and supporters. The state legislature and the governor have included $10.7 million for these projects in the budget. We will we raise money through private donors and private organizations. People love the Science Center.”
The plan also includes an expanded KidSpace exhibit, designed for the youngest visitors, and a new attraction, KidSpace Outdoors, an outdoor science park that will be located next to the popular water play area. in the house.
“It’s been 15 years since the robot first opened at our home, and the Connecticut Science Center has become a favorite place in Hartford and a permanent fixture in the lives of Connecticut families,” said Len Wolman, founding sponsor. , sponsor, and now board. a chair “Those first curious minds have already graduated from high school, their experiences here are shaping their futures and fueling their passion for STEM. As we approach our 25th year, our vision is remains the same: making science, technology, engineering and mathematics accessible and engaging to all.”
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CSC is also planning new exhibitions focusing on environmental sustainability and energy. Each exhibit focuses on STEM careers and related activities, including a planned exhibit on advanced manufacturing, and a new physics exhibit that uses race car simulations and graphics to illustrate ‘a and to describe the moving force. It’s called “Forces in Motion: Speed.”
The Science Center’s offerings will also be further supported by a new digital platform to make it easier to visit and connect, and expand STEM engagement in families, Fleury said.
With a new website and app, the mobile-first platform will aim to make it easier to plan and purchase trips, services and memberships. It will also enable augmented reality to select displays and provide personalized dashboards for families to engage with technology at home.
“We set a vision for the next 10 years of the Science Center,” Fleury said. “At that time, we will be there for a quarter of a century. At that time, we will add new shows and new features. We also replace displays that have reached the end of their useful life. We will be introducing new shows one by one, announced, to provide new experiences on every trip.”
He said: “We have become very popular people. “Families bring family members from out of town to show them one of the best things we have to offer here in Connecticut… the sun.”
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