Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins
Henderson Space & Science Center in partnership with Science North Present:
Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins
Get ready to journey from one end of the globe to the other and explore the fascinating (and cold!) worlds of the Arctic and Antarctic! Relive polar expeditions through the eyes of great explorers, walk and slide like a penguin, learn why polar bears love the cold and test your Ice Q! Ends of the Earth explores the unique nature of the Earth’s polar regions, the current science being undertaken there, and these regions as indicators of climate change on our planet. Ends of the Earth is a unique, timely, highly educational and interactive polar experience for the curious and adventuresome.
Exhibit Details:
May 22 – September 12, 2010
Galleria at Sunset, 1300 West Sunset Road
Upper Level, next to Kohl’s
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Saturday 10am – 8pm
Sundays & Holidays 12pm – 5pm
Total Experience Time: Approximately 1 Hour
Exhibit Location:
Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins exhibit is located inside the Galleria at Sunset, the only shopping mall in Henderson, and one of the largest in the state of Nevada. Once inside the mall, the exhibit can be found on the upper level, near Kohl’s.
Driving Directions to Galleria at Sunset:
Galleria at Sunset is located at the intersection of Sunset Road and Stephanie Street in Henderson, and is easily accessible off Interstate 95/515 at the Sunset Road Exit. The mall can also be accessed off Interstate 215 at the Stephanie Street Exit.
Exhibit Highlights:
- 6,000 square feet
- Developed and produced by Science North
- Five Viewing Galleries: The Arctic, the Antarctic, Polar Profiles, The Explorers Theatre, Polar Spirit
- The Arctic Highlights:
- Polar Bear Lab
- Compare bear skulls
- Study polar bear hair
- Compare your weight to a polar bears
- Arctic Animal Quiz
- Arctic Garden Tour
- The Antarctic Highlights:
- Penguin Lab
- Dress, walk and slide like a penguin
- Study penguin feathers
- Learn about penguin behavior
- “Feed the Chick” game
- Polar Profiles Highlights:
- Test your “Ice Q”
- Compare and contract the North & South Poles
- The Explorers Theatre Highlights:
- Experience the North & South Poles through the eyes of the polar explorers
- The Polar Spirit Highlights
- Journey through a one-year cycle at the ends of the earth
Ticket Information:
Adult – $6
Children ages 5 – 17 – $4
Seniors & Active Military – $4
Children 4 and under free
Groups (15 or more) – $2 each
Tickets may be purchased at the exhibit.
For additional details on the exhibit, please call 702.267.2171.