California ScienCenter

Out of convenience and an interest in the subject matter, I chose to visit the California ScienCenter for my museum trip.  In particular, I visited the Air and Space portion of the museum.  This area included Air and Aircraft, Humans in Space, Mission to the Planets, and Stars and Telescopes. There was also a smaller area in another part of the museum which I did not visit called the Air and Space Discovery Room  which was intended for little children).  The arrangement of the museum was very clever and added to the success of the exhibit.  There were various levels which a shuttle-like elevator took you up through.  The spacecraft and aircraft were also arranged strategically, with the oldest towards the bottom and the newest towards the ceiling.  Each craft had its own placard with information.  There were also various videos and audio clips playing throughout the museum.  Some of the most exciting parts of the Air and Space section were the hands-on activities. This included a wind tunnel in which you could actually enter and learn about drag.  Also, you can board a helicopter and work its controls. Overall, I enjoyed my visit to the Air and Space portion of the California ScienCenter thoroughly.  I have always had an interest in spacecraft and aircraft and the visit simply piqued this interest.  Although the museum is similar to other science centers around the nation, the quality of the artifacts, displays, and hands-on activities make a trip to the California ScienCenter more than worthwhile.