For this event, I decided to try something different and
head out of LA to check out the Discovery Cube in Orange County. My first
impression as I drove by and saw the massive cube structure was that the
building itself was a work of art that publicized science. Although the museum
was built as an education tool for children, I couldn’t help but be excited to
check out the inside.
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| My outside view of the Cube as I drove by |
Unfortunately, my visit was just a few days short of
checking out the new exhibits as the center was preparing to open it’s new
expansion and my phone died as I prepared to enter so I couldn’t capture all
the photos I wanted. Despite these set backs, there was still a ton to see.
There were different sections dedicated to a variety of scientific and
technological concepts from global ecology to rocket ships. These exhibits are
tailored to make children scientifically literate and you could feel their
excitement and interest as they ran around trying every set up they could get
their hands on.
Me preparing to enter the Discovery Cube
I feel that places like the Discovery Cube are a perfect
example of how art and science can be melded in order to advance public
knowledge. A ton of scientific concepts were put on display in aesthetically
pleasing, interactive exhibits in a way that made kids excited to play and
learn. Getting children into science early on using art is important in
ensuring the development of a scientifically literate population.
The Dino Quest exhibit outside of the Discovery Center
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