Clinton Presidential Center to Open New Exhibit “Space: From the Moon to Mars”
Six-time shuttle astronaut Story Musgrave "launches" exhibit and summer activities at Family Event and Exhibit Preview Actual moon rock to come in July
WHAT:
"SPACE: FROM THE MOON TO MARS" - Open to General Public Saturday, June 6 at 9 a.m. Presented by 3M, "Space: From the Moon to Mars" will feature fascinating artifacts, documents, models and memorabilia from the Clinton Presidential Library, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA), Johnson Space Center (NASA), Mars Launch Operations Consulting, Marshall Space Center (NASA), Singer Telepathic, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, U.S. Space & Rocket Center®, and others.
The exhibit will also include Space Station MIR and Space Camp ® Simulators, in cooperation with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center ®. The exhibit runs June 6 - August 30, 2009. Regular admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children, seniors and military personnel and $1 per simulator fees will apply.
OPENING PREVIEW EVENT:
Free Family Event/Exhibit Preview - Friday, June 5 at 6 p.m. Reservations Required The Clinton Center Great Hall is ground control for an out-of-this-world exhibit opening of "Space: From the Moon to Mars," featuring Story Musgrave, six-time shuttle astronaut and payload commander for the first Hubble Telescope rescue mission. Families can enjoy space snacks, telescopes to stargaze from the balcony of the Great Hall, a sneak peek of the exhibit, and a book signing. The event/preview is free, but reservations are required. Please RSVP to 501-748-0449 or specialevents
clintonfoundation.org. Hatch opens 6 p.m.; Mission begins 6:30 p.m.
PRESS PREVIEW: Friday June 5. Exhibit tour at 2 p.m. Six-time shuttle astronaut and payload commander for the first Hubble Telescope rescue mission Story Musgrave will be available for interviews at 3 p.m., following the tour. To RSVP, please e-mail Paige Thurmond at: pthurmondclintonfoundation.org.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT EXHIBIT:
SUMMER CAMP AT THE CLINTON CENTER - DESTINATION: SPACE
Students interested in the space program should consider a trial run right here in Little Rock. The Clinton Center welcomes Destination: Space for students who might one day don a space suit. In partnership with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center® in Huntsville, Alabama, summer camps at the Clinton Center will utilize the training equipment and expertise of the world-famous Space Camp®.
Rising 4th and 5th Graders - June 15-19
Rising 6th and 7th Graders - June 22-26
Rising 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Girls - July 13-17
Destination: Space Finale Rocket Launch - August 29
All camps run 8:30 a.m. - noon, Monday - Friday
$75 camp fee includes snacks, supplies, five days of admission and simulators, and a t-shirt ($25 discount for Clinton Presidential Center Members)
For more information and to register: Call Joyce Willis at 501-748-0472
SUPER SUMMER SATURDAYS IN SPACE
The Clinton Center launches Super Summer Saturdays in Space: first mission begins June 6. Super Summer Saturdays is an annual program where exhibits come to life through exciting and educational activities for families. This year features an all-space lineup that will appeal to aspiring astronauts of any age. A special snack will be provided. Sponsored by BEI Precision Systems and Space Company, Inc.
NOTE: Regular admission and $1 per simulator fees apply. Space Station MIR and Space Camp ® Simulators will be available each Saturday.
June 6
10 a.m. - Noon
Meet Six-time Space Shuttle Astronaut Story Musgrave
Noon - 2 p.m.
Enjoy Space Station MIR and Space Camp® Simulators
Additional Super Summer Saturdays in Space Dates:
June 20
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Living and Working in Space Demonstration (Demonstrations will occur on the hour)
July 4
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Experiments in Space Demonstration (Demonstrations will occur on the hour).
July 18
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Robotics in Space Demonstration (Demonstrations will occur on the hour).
August 1
10 a.m. - Noon
Blast Off Into Reading (Program in conjunction with the Central Arkansas Library System)
The program will include arts and crafts, puppet shows, a hands-on meteorite demonstration, and music and dance performances.
Noon - 2 p.m.
Enjoy Space Station MIR and Space Camp® Simulators
August 15
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Magic of Science Demonstration (Demonstrations will occur on the hour).
August 29
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Build Your Own Rocket (Interactive activities on the hour at 10a.m., 11a.m., noon, and 1p.m.)
U.S. Space & Rocket Center ® Special Rocket Launch - 1 p.m.
Refreshments and Space Camp® Scholarship Awarded - 2 p.m.
Free admission to the Clinton Center July 4 and August 15; Space Camp® Simulators also free of charge.
WHERE: William J. Clinton Presidential Center 1200 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, AR
Take a Piece of Space Home with You
Don't forget to shuttle over to the Clinton Museum Store for featured space items including science and technology kits, toys, apparel, books and more to prepare for your next mission! Open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Located at 610 President Clinton Ave, within walking distance from the Clinton Center, or online at www.clintonmuseumstore.com.
