Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hall of Planet Earth
Geological samples from around the world and videos explain the processes that
formed the earth and continue to shape it.
Dynamic Earth Globe
This globe, suspended above an amphitheater in the Hall of Planet Earth uses a pro-
jection system to recreate views of a rotating earth as seen from space.
Earth Event Wall
Events such as earthquakes or volcanoes are broadcast on a screen as they unfold.
Other video stations show scientists at work.
Scales of the Universe Walkway
Models show the relative size of cosmic, human,
and microscopic objects, from galaxies, stars,
andplanetstothehumanbrainandthesmallest
atom.
Scales of the Universe
Big Bang
Glass flooring around a circular opening lets visitors look down into a multisensory
interpretation of the first movements of the universe. Explanatory narration is by
Liam Neeson.
