This January, the Museum of Science and The MathWorks are partnering to give New Englanders a special treat. All day Fridays, January 23 and 30, Museum-goers are invited to view free films on New England's only IMAX dome screen.
Free Film Fridays will give visitors a chance to escape the winter cold and travel to some of Earth's most exotic locations or blast off for an out of this world adventure - all in the comfort of the Museum's newly renovated Mugar Omni Theater.
With a shared passion for discovery and learning, the Museum of Science and The MathWorks invite the public to enjoy some of the world's most incredible experiences, from base-jumping off the Fjords of Norway to diving into an underwater feeding frenzy off the coast of South Africa. Audiences will see these spectacular sights on a five-story-high screen and hear heart-thumping audio delivered by the Mugar Omni Theater's state-of-the-art surround sound system.
"Combining the magic of giant-screen film with high-quality science content, the Museum's Omni presentations deliver the thrill of sensational visuals and sounds, along with the excitement of discovery that is at the heart of these shows. Audiences can explore the vistas of Mars or swim alongside dolphins in the unspoiled seas off South Africa - and at the same time find out what it takes to safely land a robot on a planet that's millions of miles away, or learn the steps that we can take to help protect the Earth's oceans." said Paul Fontaine, Museum vice president of education. "And thanks to generous support from The MathWorks, we are excited to offer these presentations free of charge, particularly in today's challenging economic times," he added.
A Museum supporter since 1991, The MathWorks is a generous sponsor of giant-screen films in the Mugar Omni Theater. Through its partnership with the Museum and sponsorship of programs like Free Film Fridays, The MathWorks is helping to bring exciting educational experiences to all members of the community.
"The MathWorks is committed to advancing an understanding of engineering, science and math beyond the classroom," said Liz Callanan, corporate relations manager at The MathWorks. "We hope that Free Film Fridays will offer local families, individuals, and school groups a chance to be both entertained and inspired." -- www.mos.org
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