And although a lot of the exhibit's features would better suit older children, I still had a blast. The exhibit incorporates a lot of technology, which is fitting given how the exploration of the wreck has evolved with the leaps and bounds of technology development (and James Cameron's obsession with both). And even though I didn't "get" all of the technology, it was fun and interesting for me. I was enthralled by what was essentially a gigantic iPad (there are also real iPads in the exhibit) that had some "games" to play -- we spent a lot of time searching an image of the real wreck and looking for treasure (and finding it where it would really be found on the ocean floor). I also loved the projected image of the wrecked deck that morphed into what it looked like pre-crash when you stepped on (or RAN across) it. I ran back and forth for a good 15 minutes on that thing. So cool.
And we spent some quality time in the gift store (which has TONS of cool gifts for kids if you are ever in need of a different idea), but shockingly no money. Our powers of persuasion in gift shops seem to be waning -- mom is now well past caring what others think when we throw ourselves on the floor claiming we are unloved because she won't buy us whatever object is firmly grasped in our hands (and which we likely cannot explain for what we'd even use it). She may have won that battle, but I'm sure we'll win the war.
The Nat Geo Museum is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, and free for kids under 5. The Titanic exhibit is there through July 8th.
searching for treasure
treasure found!
i tried to convince mom that we needed these hats by insisting we put them on, take a picture, and send it to daddy. alas, we have no lion hats.
3 comments:
glad you had fun! Kane would probably love the samurai exhibit too! see you soon! we had fun today- and of course the kids slept for 2 hours after...
OMG the middle picture of Cam running in the dark over a turquoise....boat? is AMAZING. I hope your parents have this one framed and on your wall by now.....
I LOVE reading your posts....you are QUITE the little writers.
Thanks, Kristin! When re you coming for a visit?!?
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