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Breaking the Mold E PHOTO © EXPLORATORIUM, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED; RENDERING BY ZUM No stuffy old museum, the Exploratorium lets visitors build their own experiments and release their creativity. BY LAUREN EBERLE ven if you haven’t visited San Francisco, chances are you’ve interacted with one of the city’s most impressive museums. In fact, 80 percent of the world’s science centers use exhibits developed at the Exploratorium, the global leader in informal learning. Founded by renowned scientist Frank Oppenheimer in 1969, the Exploratorium changed the way we learn. “No one ever ﬂunked a museum,” quipped Oppenheimer, summarizing his vision for making learning more informal, accessible, and authentic. The Exploratorium isn’t fancy — it feels more like a laboratory, where the exhibit-building process is open to the public, and a state-ofthe-art Tinkering Studio invites visitors to invent their own projects and exhibits. “This process of making, doing, and experimenting is what drives creativity,” says Linda Dackman, Exploratorium’s public information director. “The sheer vastness of all you can do is what seems to surprise visitors most.” The museum’s size and scope will triple this spring as the Exploratorium unveils its renovation of historic Pier 15 in the heart of the revitalized waterfront district. In addition to 150 new hands-on exhibits, art installations, and a sustainable restaurant, the site will feature a Bay Observatory, an all-glass structure to discover both the city and the bay. A number of exhibits (some ticketed, some free) are outdoors, while 1.5 acres of public space will feature a plaza, cafe, and striking views, creating a civic gathering place rooted in fun and learning, and a lasting tribute to Oppenheimer’s world-changing work. Exploratorium Pier 15 San Francisco, CA 415.528.4444 exploratorium.edu From left: Kids create giant soap bubbles at the popular Bubble Hoops exhibit; the Exploratorium’s new, larger home opening April 17 at Pier 15 usairwaysmag.com JANUARY 2013 75 http://www.exploratorium.edu http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - January 2013

US Airways - January 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Fantasy Trips
Hub Crawl: Boston Logan International Airport
Wine & Dine: Martinis
Adventure: Scotland Golf
Adventure: Skiing Whistler Blackcomb
Great Escapes: Quintero Golf Club
Gear Up: Pet Gifts
Travel Feature: Aruba — Little Island, Big Presence
US Airways Vacations
Celebrate San Francisco
The Cactus League
Must Read: Because I Said So!
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - January 2013