Events will be held at the Science Center, 727 West Main Street, except where noted.
For more information, call (502) 561-6100 or (800) 591-2203.

All Africa. All Evening.

Be among the first to experience Africa at the Louisville Science Center during a special preview of our new summer exhibit, Inside Africa, and our new IMAX® film, WILD SAFARI: A South African Adventure. Gain a deeper understanding of the worlds second largest continent, its peoples, culture and natural wildlife. Special guest speaker will be Naomi Nelson, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Centers Vice President of Programs. The event will also feature the authentic cuisine of Café Kilimanjaro as well as African drum music from the all-female group Mystic Rhythms.

Thursday, May 25, 2006

6:00-7:00 p.m. Inside Africa preview

Cocktails, hors doeuvres and music

7:00-7:30 p.m. Presentation by Naomi Nelson

7:45 p.m. WILD SAFARI: A South African Adventure

Admission is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. For reservations, contact the Louisville Science Center at 502-561-6100, etc. 6111.

MAIN STREET BREWERY

SECOND SUNDAYS at the Louisville Science Center

Enjoy special entertainment and activities at West Main Street and West Market Street museum attractions on the second Sunday of the month, a new promotion spear-headed by Louisville Central Area. Participating museums and attractions include the Frazier Historical Arms Museum, Glassworks, Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville Science Center, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and Muhammad Ali Center. Full of fun for the entire family, Second Sunday hours are from noon to 5 p.m.

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The Louisville Science Center is hosting the 2006 Annual Conference of the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC)!

Louisville, Kentucky - October 28-31, 2006

APPROPRIATE GROWTH
Sustaining Institutional Advancement with Vision

The Louisville Science Center has been chosen to host the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) Annual Conference in October 2006! Professionals in our field will come from all over the world to learn, network and collaborate, as well as share best practices and the newest professional resources. Working with the Greater Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau, we have secured a rare opportunity to showcase the transformation of our facilities and programs, as well as the many attributes of our region, to international audiences.

The ASTC Annual Conference is the world's leading professional meeting for science-technology centers and science museums. Conference attendees are drawn from ASTC's 550 institutional members worldwide. Over 1,600 science center directors, scientists, educators, and exhibit creators are expected to attend.

ASTC's 2006 Annual Conference will explore how its member organizations are using appropriate growth to sustain institutional advancement with vision, creativity, good choices and community involvement. Science museum professionals will discuss how they deliver engaging hands-on science and technology learning experiences; reach, attract, and serve new audiences in new ways; find sustainable resources and support; better serve audiences and strengthen operational effectiveness; achieve and maintain financial stability; and increase community impact and relevance.

By being selected to host ASTC's annual conference, the Louisville Science Center is recognized as a leading example of best practices in the science museum field. For more information about the ASTC Conference, click here.

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