HONOLULU – There are only two weeks left to experience “If These Walls Could Talk: An Exhibit About Buildings” at Bishop Museum. From exploring the foundations of some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers to understanding the impact of Mother Nature on diverse international structures, the exhibit reveals the mysteries and ingenious designs of architecture.

“If These Walls Could Talk: An Exhibit About Buildings” immerses visitors in steel, concrete and glass structures as they discover the science, technology and culture behind buildings. Among the hands-on displays are a collapsible dome and an “I Know That Building” area, which allows visitors to match anonymous building details to archetypes such as homes, churches or shopping centers. Children can also sit on the main street of a small city and change the windows, siding, and roofs of the building before their very eyes. As well as tour the Talking House where they can watch mighty buildings tumble as they are demolished.

Produced by the Science Museum of Minnesota with support from the National Science Foundation, If These Walls Could Talk: An Exhibit about Buildings will be on display in Castle Hall through January 4, 2005.

A treasured resource of Hawaiian history and heritage, Bishop Museum was founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop as a tribute to his wife Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the last descendant of the royal Kamehameha dynasty. Located at 1525 Bernice Street, the Museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $14.95 for adults; $11.95 for youth 4-12 years; special rates for kama‘aina, seniors and military; children under 4 years and Bishop Museum Association members are free. For information, call 847-3511 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org.