Photographer: Glenn Wilkie. Source: Museums Victoria
Museum Victoria’s Air Playground offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore and interact with one of Earth’s most amazing invisible realms – air.
Step into a world of fun and discovery to explore the science of aerodynamics through experimental play: float objects in mid-air, release material in a fast-flowing airstream and launch your own paper plane design.
This vibrant, hands-on exhibition captivates young minds and science lovers alike, with 10 interactive exhibits unravelling the mysteries of the atmosphere. Engage your senses, spark your curiosity and let science blow you away!
- An optional exhibition soundscape is available, with audio files provided.
- Approximately 20x power outlets required for the full exhibition experience.
The Air Playground offering includes:
- Up to 10 exhibits (14 physical interactives)
- 2 foyer inflatables, 1 title wall inflatable (optional)
- 10 free-standing exhibit didactics
- Digital files for title wall graphics, optional ‘air fact’ graphics and decorative ‘shape library’ graphics
- Exhibition Toolkit and Ops & Maintenance Guide, including install, design and operations information
- Marketing kit, including a style guide and selection of approved assets and images for promotional purposes
- Spare sets of exhibit props
- Teachers Education Guide, adaptable for relevant Curriculum
- Museums Victoria staff expertise, including assistance with a floor plan if required
- Onsite support for installation and deinstallation
- Training of Borrower staff for operation and maintenance
Freight:
- Return freight 2x 40ft shipping containers (or inbound only if there is a proceeding venue booked)
Venue requirements:
- Space 400-550m2 (can be scaled down further upon request)
- Minimum ceiling height of 4m recommended for ‘Squish’ exhibit and entry inflatables
- Ceiling and floor-based power required
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