Exploratorium Jan. 9th, 2011
這應該是最好"玩"的博物館,不管大人小孩都可以動手參與。從聽覺、觸覺、視覺體驗物理世界;會想跟小孩搶著玩的,我想應該不只我一個啦XD
正如博物館DM所說的:探索世界從動手玩科學開始!
I had a lot of fun there, it doesn't like traditional museums all the exhibits are isolated by glass, instead of that you have to put your hand on it. "Explore the world of hands-on science" that is the slogan of Exploratorium and the museum did it. Even I am not a teenager, I really enjoyed it, you definitely won't feel bored in this museum.
static electricity
靜電實驗
開始之前要先繳械^^,所有電器產品(mp3等)先請朋友拿一下,站到金屬球前,手放上去,實驗就開始啦,別擔心髮型再也回不來,工作人員會再給你一樣東西幫你放電。
Before doing this experiment will be asked to remove all your electric product from your body. Then your experiment will start from carry static electricity to release it.
Styrofoam block and the metal disc : guest which one is heavier?
保麗龍跟砝碼哪個重?
一手一個試過之後,確定是砝碼比較重,放上天秤卻發現完全相反!?
原來是因為砝碼體積小、密度大,給手掌的壓力相對比保麗龍塊大;砝碼的重量集中在手掌的一部分,而保麗龍塊的重量被整個手掌所承受,導致感官與事實相左的結果。
I put both of them on my hands, I thought the metal disc is heavier, after I put them on the scale, turned out I was totally wrong. Because the disc is smaller and denser than the foam. The greater pressure from the disc made me feel that the metal disc weights more.
Shoe Tester
試鞋機
世界標準局在1933年開發的機器,用來測試當時皮鞋的耐磨程度,一直使用到1946年左右。
Invented at the National Bureau of Standards in 1933 and used until about 1946, this device tested the endurance of leather soles. I controlled the machine at the other side.
Let's push!
原理忘了看,倒是玩得很開心;只要2個人一起動手往下壓,運氣加上實力,有時可以用霧氣做出漂亮的O字,殘念的是我總抓不好拍照的時機,所以沒有照片給大家看。
The smoke come form the tube could be a beautiful circle, just like "O".
Floating water drop
管子中噴出的空氣把水珠往上吹,我沒有試成功,也許正確的位置跟量可以讓水珠停在半空中也不一定。
This is a simple experiment: the air comes form the tube will keep the water drop floating.
General Admission Prices
Adult (18-64) $15.00
Student (18+ with ID)
Seniors (65+) $12.00
Youth (ages 13-17)
People with Disabilities $12.00
Children (ages 4-12) $10.00
Children (3 and under) FREE
Tactile Dome (7+; general admission included) $20.00
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Free first Wednesday of each month 每月的第一個周三免費
Open Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
3601 Lyon Street at Palace of Fine Arts (map)
www.exploratorium.edu
玩家攻略: The suggestion for tourists:
Palace of Fine Arts
Palace of Fine Arts順道拜訪一下藝術宮絕對是個不錯的選擇。 藝術宮是著名建築師Bernard Maybeck的大作,他強調建築應與自然融為一體,而藝術宮可說是他設計精神的完美展現。眼前自然和諧的美景讓人不捨離去,可惜目前部分建築在施工中,進不去圓頂建築的部分,只好等施工結束再擇期拜訪。
Palace of Fine Arts is designed by Bernard Maybeck. He believed that architecture and landscape should blend together, and I think that's why people love this place, because harmonious vistas always catch their eyes. It's a shame that when I came there, parts of architecture was fenced. Probably I will visit there again after the construction is done.
Palace of Fine Arts順道拜訪一下藝術宮絕對是個不錯的選擇。 藝術宮是著名建築師Bernard Maybeck的大作,他強調建築應與自然融為一體,而藝術宮可說是他設計精神的完美展現。眼前自然和諧的美景讓人不捨離去,可惜目前部分建築在施工中,進不去圓頂建築的部分,只好等施工結束再擇期拜訪。
Palace of Fine Arts is designed by Bernard Maybeck. He believed that architecture and landscape should blend together, and I think that's why people love this place, because harmonious vistas always catch their eyes. It's a shame that when I came there, parts of architecture was fenced. Probably I will visit there again after the construction is done.
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