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Excitement Builds for Opening of LEGO® Transportation Exhibition
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Excitement Builds for Opening of LEGO® Transportation Exhibition
LEGO® Wheels, Wings and Waves designed to inspire children of all ages
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 1, 2009) - The Canada Science and Technology
Museum is proud to present a new travelling exhibition from LEGO® Canada Inc.,
Wheels, Wings and Waves-A LEGO® History of Transportation.
The exhibition will kick off with a live, onsite LEGO build of a nearly 3 meter
long space shuttle by LEGO-Certified Professional Robin Sather with the help of
Canada Science and Technology Museum visitors during opening weekend, October 2
- 4.
LEGO-Certified Professional Robin Sather will kick off the space shuttle build
on Friday, October 2 at 10:00 a.m. and finish on Sunday, October 4 with the
official unveiling at 4:00 p.m. All visitors are invited to participate in
building the shuttle with the LEGO-Certified Professional. Same day on-site
registration only. Space is limited. Children under five must be supervised by
an adult.
The exhibition showcases replicas of air, land and water transportation in a fun
way, featuring LEGO replica models ranging from the Titanic to the Ford Model T
to steam trains and spacecraft among other displays. A LEGO discovery area
invites visitors young and old to imagine and build new forms of transportation,
then test them in action on an interactive race ramp.
“We are thrilled to reach Ottawa with this new hands-on, minds-on showcase of
history and fun for families throughout Canada,” said Larry Sedran, general
manager, LEGO Canada. “We know how much more children can learn when they’re
having fun, so we designed this show to serve as both a fun family learning
experience and as inspiration to unleash the inner creator and builder. We are
particularly excited to show the exhibit at the Canada Science and Technology
Museum, given its ability to attract and engage families with children.”
Beginning today, children across Canada, can explore their creative spirit by
entering the LEGO® CLICK Awards, an annual essay contest for children ages six
to 13. Designed to inspire and celebrate children’s innovative thinking and
inventive spirit, five winning essays submitted by children will be each be
awarded a $1000 cash prize. To submit for the award, children must answer “If
you could invent anything, what would it be? Describe how to use it. How did you
get the idea? What excites you about it?” before November 2, 2009. More
information, including applications in French and English and complete rules for
the Canadian contest, is available at www.LEGOClickAwards.com.
About the Canada Science and Technology Museum
Sharing Canada’s rich collections of objects related to transportation, natural
resources, communications, space, energy, manufacturing and industry, the Canada
Science and Technology Museum helps Canadians explore the rich connections among
science, technology, and culture. The Museum is open daily until Labour Day, and
after September 1 Tuesday - Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7.50;
$3.50 for children (ages 4-14); $5 for students and seniors; $18 for a family (2
adults and 3 children); children under 4 are free. The Canada Science and
Technology Museum is located at 1867 St. Laurent Boulevard and offers free
parking on-site.
General information: Visit sciencetech.technomuses.ca or call 613-991-3044.
About the LEGO Group
LEGO® Canada, Inc. is the Canadian division of the LEGO Group, a privately-held
firm based in Billund, Denmark. The company is committed to the development of
children’s creative and imaginative abilities through high-quality, creatively
educational play materials, and its employees are guided by the motto adopted in
the 1930s by founder Ole Kirk Christiansen: “Only the best is good enough.”
For more information, visit ww.LEGO.com
Media Invitation
All media are invited to join Museum staff and their families to be the
first to explore Wheels, Wings and Waves-A LEGO® History of
Transportation and meet the LEGO-certified professional and interpretive
staff from this exhibition.
When: Thursday October 1, 2009
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Canada Science and Technology Museum
1867 St. Laurent Blvd.
Photo Op: LEGO space shuttle unveiling
WHEN: Sunday October 4, 2009
4 p.m.
WHERE: Canada Science and Technology Museum
1867 St. Laurent Blvd.
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