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Spark Museum Electrical Extravaganza
Igniting the SPARK: Museum Grand Reopening Launches Electrical Show!
On Saturday and Sunday, October 13 & 14, 2012, the Museum will shock visitors with the premier of its new electrical extravaganza, as part of a weekend "Igniting the Spark" Grand Celebration of the Museum's new name and look.
The SPARK Museum will open at 11 a.m. that Saturday, with free admission to the galleries, special kids activities, exhibit tours, unique photo opportunities, raffles and refreshments throughout the day. The much-anticipated, 45-minute electrical show will be presented at noon, 3 p.m., 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Admission to the electrical show is only $5. However, anyone who comes dressed as a "Mad Scientist" will receive free admission to the 6 p.m. electrical show.
Throughout the day, visitors will be treated to variety of demonstrations, including Ben Franklin and his famous kite experiment; an overview of Thomas Edison's many inventions featuring one of the world's only electric light-bulbs, hand-made by Edison himself (A full schedule is listed below.) KMRE, 102.3 FM, the Museum's own radio station--broadcasting throughout Whatcom County and streaming world-wide on the internet--will offer special programming and on-air opportunities for visitors throughout the day. For more information or advance tickets for the show, visit www.sparkmuseum.org or call 360-738-3886.
Itinerary: "IGNITING THE SPARK" Note: The Itinerary is the same for Saturday and Sunday, except that the Museum closes at 7pm on Sunday.
11 a.m. Museum opens, celebration begins.
All Day - KMRE on-air opportunities, Free admission to galleries, photo ops, kids activities, raffles, refreshments.
noon Electrical Show ($5) and photo op in Lightning Cage
1 p.m. Spotlight On: Ben Franklin/Kite
2 p.m. Spotlight On: Theremin
3 p.m. Electrical Show ($5) photo op in Lightning Cage
4 p.m. Spotlight On: Titanic Disaster - Marconi Wireless
5 p.m. Spotlight On: Eerie Quack Medical Devices
6 p.m. Electrical Show ($5 )Free admission for "Mad Scientists" in costume all ages!
8 p.m. Spotlight On: The Inventions of Thomas Edison
9 p.m. Electrical Show ($5) photo op in Lightning Cage
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LocationSPARK Museum of Electrical Invention (View)
1312 Bay St
Bellingham, WA 98225
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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