The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition at the Buffalo Museum of Science
Location
Step through the wardrobe and discover the science and wonder of Narnia.
Thru May 8, 2011
About The Exhibition
Discover the science and the wonder illuminated in the blockbuster Disney film series and the timeless works of author C.S Lewis. With hands-on, interactive elements and original film artifacts, guests encounter topics like geography, archeology, engineering, humanity's impact on nature and environmental changes. The Exhibition inspires visitors to learn more about the science behind The Chronicles of Narnia.
This 5,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art entertainment and educational experience offers visitors the opportunity to tour scenes from the famed literary world of Narnia. Through authentic costumes, props and set dressings from the magical Narnia films, visitors will enter a three dimensional world that combines the wonders of science with aspects of fantasy.
Once inside Narnia, visitors will view artifacts from C.S. Lewis' personal study, including the original walk in wardrobe that started it all. Other interactive and instructive elements include:
- A replica of the White Witch's Throne where visitors can sit on the icy throne and feel the chill. A nearby display describes the impact of climate change on our planet and investigates whether our planet could be frozen for 100 years, like the world of Narnia.
An area where visitors will have the opportunity to use a real working catapult similar to those used during medieval times, as well as lift a real sword used in the filming of The Chronicles of Narnia.
An area highlighting the mythical creatures of Narnia, which allows visitors to create their own creatures featured in the film. Three stacks of rotating, square blocks stand in three-, four-, and six-foot configurations, each level featuring different aspects of a creature. By rearranging the different levels, visitors can create well-known characters from the Narnia films or mix and match the squares to create new characters.
Exhibit Hours
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition will be open seven days a week beginning January 24, 2011 and will offer the following schedule:
Monday: 10am - 4pm
Tuesday: 10am- 4pm
Wednesday: 10am- 4pm
Thursday: 10am- 4pm
Friday: 10am- 9pm
Saturday: 10am- 4pm
Sunday: 10am- 4pm
Admission & Timed Entry
Due to capacity limitations, entry to the Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition will be timed and based on availability. Visitors who purchase admission to the exhibition will be able to enter the exhibit at a specified time but may spend as much time in the exhibition as they like. Readmission is not permitted once guests exit the exhibit. Time slots may sell out, so we encourage guests to purchase their ticks as early as possible. Admission is not refundable and cannot be exchanged.
Exhibit is $2 with general museum admission or Museum Membership
The Buffalo Museum of Science is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to the study and interpretation of the natural and physical sciences. Its extensive collections ofover 700,000 specimens and artifacts represent all facets of the natural world with an emphasis on Western New York as well as man-made objects spanning the globe. Based at 1020 Humboldt Parkway and anchoring Buffalo's East Side in Olmsted-designed Martin Luther King, Jr. Park since 1929, the Museum presents a wide variety of programs and services for families, teachers, adults, and community organizations throughout each year.
The Museum also operates Tifft Nature Preserve in South Buffalo, a 264-acre urban wetland preserve on reclaimed former industrial land and seasonally sponsors archaeological exploration at the Hiscock Site in nearby Genesee County, NY, one of North America's richest Ice Age sites.
The Museum and Tifft Nature Preserve are governed by the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences.
