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Pile the family in the Ford Explorer, because the kids are going to want to explore The Saint Louis Science Center's James S. McDonnell Planetarium -- one of the nation's leading space education facilities. It features the unique Boeing Space Station, with two fabulous levels of exhibits that incorporate scientific research, illustrating the future of space travel.
The Orthwein StarBay has several lab areas, including the SBC Learning Center, that give visitors a glimpse of what it's like to live and work on the International Space Station. In the Crew Quarters see how dwellers eat, exercise, sleep and dress in space, as well as how medical needs and the stations internal and external environments are maintained.
The StarBay's most amazing feature is the central open area dominated by the Zeiss Planetarium Model IX which projects more than 9,000 stars onto an 80-foot dome creating a brilliant star field. Visitors can look up and see what the actual night sky would look like without the interference of weather, pollution, or city lights. Special features allow Planetarium staff to demonstrate eclipses, meteor showers and other celestial phenomena. The immensity and clarity of the view creates a sense of wonder and stimulates the imagination.
The StarBridge, located on the highest level, focuses on the navigation and operations essential for life in space. Exhibits demonstrate the roles that communication, astronomical research, power and exploration will play in maintaining a space station. And don't miss the full size replica of the X PRIZE winning spaceship, SpaceShipOne now on display in Holekamp Family SkyPort.
The James S. McDonnell Planetarium has activities and events for all ages. Check out their website for a calendar of what's coming up
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When you leave the Planetarium, you are going to be tempted to drive the Ford like you are flying a spaceship, but keep the Taurus and the Focus on the asphalt for a safe approach to home.
Hopefully you are aware of the wonderful attraction that is located in South St. Louis – the Missouri Botanical Garden. Founded in 1859, it is the nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and a National Historic Landmark.
The Garden is a center for botanical research and science education, as well as an oasis in the city of St. Louis. The Garden offers 79 acres of beautiful horticultural display, including a 14-acre Japanese strolling garden, Henry Shaw's original 1850 estate home, and one of the world's largest collections of rare and endangered orchids.
The year 2009 marks the Garden’s sesquicentennial anniversary. For over 150 years, the Garden has been an oasis in the city, a place of beauty and family fun—and also a center for education, science, and conservation.
The Garden is beautiful at all times of the year, and the coming holiday season offers even more reasons to come for a visit. Pile Grandma and the kids into your spacious Ford Expedition and experience first hand the beauty of this local landmark.
Gardenland Express: Wednesday, November 26–Sunday, January 4, 2009
One of St. Louis’s most beloved holiday traditions returns with Gardenland Express, the Garden’s annual holiday flower and train show. Be swept away to a wintery wonderland in the mountains of Vermont.
Tiny villages, ski resorts, and covered bridges dot the living landscape of dwarf conifers, evergreens, succulents, and moss. Eight G-scale model trains chug through the scenery surrounded by hundreds of colorful poinsettias and seasonal flowers.
Gardenland Express is a temporary installation, created fresh each year by the Garden’s talented team of horticulturists and volunteers.
Victorian Christmas at Tower Grove House - All throughout December
Tower Grove House, the Victorian country home of Garden founder Henry Shaw will be decorated with wreaths, garlands, floral centerpieces, greenery and a holiday tree the month of December.
Christmas Carols in the Garden - December 13 – 1 4
Santa in his sleigh, musicians and carolers, and roasting chestnuts—it’s all part of this celebration of the sounds of the season.
Five choirs, a brass ensemble, a jazz combo, and a harpist will perform throughout Garden grounds. Mulled cider, hot chocolate, and cookies will be available for purchase, and the Garden Gate Shop will be open for holiday shopping. Leave the Focus at home and bring the Ford SUV, because you are going to want to load up on the fabulous gifts you will find for everyone in the family.
