立即发布:2019年5月6日
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New gallery celebrates Armstrong’s giant leap for mankind in time for Apollo 11 50th anniversary
尼尔·阿姆斯特朗太空探索画廊 features rare artifacts and interactive elements at 辛辛那提博物馆中心
CINCINNATI – 辛辛那提博物馆中心 (CMC) today unveiled the 尼尔·阿姆斯特朗太空探索画廊，由哈罗德C. Schott Foundation, a new permanent exhibit celebrating the legacy of the historic Apollo 11 mission. 画廊以互动元素为特色, original equipment and artifacts from the mission and an immersive theater component. 的 gallery will expand next year to look toward the future of space exploration.
Inspired by Ohio’s historic role in space exploration and the 50th 这是历史性的登月纪念日 尼尔·阿姆斯特朗太空探索画廊 invites intrepid explorers to consider why we should explore space and what it takes to get there. 的 gallery blends science and history in a dynamic way that leverages the core strength of CMC.
的 gallery features four unique artifacts from the Apollo 11 mission. 的 inflight jacket worn under Armstrong’s spacesuit and the communications cap – or Snoopy cap – worn under his helmet are both included in the gallery, on loan from the National Air and Space Museum. An exact replica of his Apollo 11 spacesuit has been part of the 自然历史博物馆 & 科学 for years and returns with the gallery opening. And of course the moon rock collected at Tranquility Bay where Armstrong took his first small steps is also on display.
An immersive theater experience using three curved screens and floor screens to project original footage from the moon landing as guests walk around a projection globe in the center, giving the impression they are part of history. An interactive display allows you to play the role of flight director, answering questions and solving problems that pop up during the mission to safely return the astronauts home. You can also put yourself in Armstrong’s Snoopy cap for a photo op and immortalize the moment with your own first words. 陈列物品, quizzes and photos dives further into the historic mission and the future of space exploration.
“This gallery celebrates the success of Neil Armstrong and the Apollo 11 mission by reliving the historic moment Neil took his first small step 50 years ago,伊丽莎白·皮尔斯说。, 辛辛那提博物馆中心的总裁兼首席执行官. “This is a story 辛辛那提博物馆中心 is uniquely equipped to tell, looking to the past for inspiration as we prepare for the future of space exploration, 激励着新一代的太空先锋.”
CMC与尼尔·阿姆斯特朗有着深厚的渊源, who served as chairman of the 自然历史博物馆 and as an emeritus trustee of CMC. In 2006, NASA named Armstrong an Ambassador of Exploration in a ceremony at 结合终端. 的 prestigious award honors astronauts who took part in the nation’s Mercury, 双子座和阿波罗太空计划, intrepid pioneers who realized America’s vision of space exploration from 1961 to 1972. 在仪式上, Armstrong was presented a moon rock to recognize his efforts, which he in turn donated to CMC to be displayed in the 自然历史博物馆 & 科学. 月球岩石包括在 尼尔·阿姆斯特朗太空探索画廊.
的 尼尔·阿姆斯特朗太空探索画廊 will expand in 2020 as we look to the next generation of space exploration, featuring interactive and virtual reality elements, utilizing up to the minute NASA briefings and information.
尼尔·阿姆斯特朗太空探索馆，由哈罗德C. Schott Foundation is supported by the Harold C. Schott Foundation and grants from the State of Ohio. 的 gallery was designed by PGAV Destinations and 辛辛那提博物馆中心.
辛辛那提博物馆中心, 史密森学会附属机构, is working with the National Air and Space Museum and NASA to celebrate the 50th 阿波罗计划周年纪念.
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