User:ScienceCentral/sandbox
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Science Central is a non-profit, regional science museum in Fort Wayne, Indiana that provides hands-on science education for people of all ages. It is located in the downtown area, in the former City Light and Power building. Each year through attendance, programming, and outreach, Science Central impacts over 140,000 individuals and has served nearly 2 million people since its opening. The museum features numerous interactive exhibits, such as a high rail bike, tidal pool, Swap Shop, Kids Central for children seven and under, simulated moonwalk, giant slide, and Science on a Sphere. In addition, the organization hosts constantly changing traveling exhibits, approximately 3-4 per year. Science Central is a member institution of the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC), which enables members at any one ASTC institution to receive free admission to any other such institution.[1] It also is a participant in "Be a Tourist in your own Hometown," an event that allows Fort Wayne residents and visitors to tour 12 noteworthy locations in the area.[2]
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Founded | 1987 |
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Type | Science Museum |
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Key people | Executive Director Martin Fisher |
Employees | ~50 |
Volunteers | ~150 |
Website | sciencecentral |