November 10 , 2005
MEDIA CONTACT: Caroline Witherspoon
or Jocelyn Collado
Becker Communications
(808) 533-4165
BISHOP MUSEUM ’S NEW SCIENCE ADVENTURE CENTER OPENS TO PUBLIC ON NOVEMBER 19
**Interactive exhibits found nowhere else on earth**
HONOLULU – Bishop Museum opens the doors to its new 16,500-square-foot Science Adventure Center on Saturday, November 19. Presented by Bank of Hawaii, the special day-long grand opening, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. , celebrates Hawai‘i’s science and culture with interactive presentations, fun keiki activities, and live entertainment.
Marking the occasion in grand fashion, the event will feature a special performance by the lovely ladies of Na Leo Pilimehana singing songs from their new CD, “Feel the Spirit.” The event will be the only opportunity for people to hear songs from the new album performed live in Hawai‘i for the rest of the year. The soothing sounds of HAPA and the melodic voice of Moloka‘i falsetto songstress Raiatea Helm will allow the perfect opportunity for guests to relax on the Great Lawn with the beautiful backdrop of the volcanic eruptions in the Science Adventure Center. Guests will also be treated to performances throughout the day by Makana, Hālau Nā Mamo ‘O Ka‘ala, Ka Pa Hula ‘O Ka Lei Lehua, Taimane Gardner, Inoa’ole, and Keahiwai.
The schedule of performances on the Main Stage is as follows:
9:30 a.m. Oli Wehe
10:00 a.m. Welcome from Dr. Bill Brown, President and CEO of Bishop Museum
Remarks from Gov. Lingle / Lt. Gov. Aiona / Rep.
Arakaki /
Bank of Hawaii’s Donna Tanoue
10:15 a.m. Offering of Ho‘okupu
10:45 a.m. Makana
11:30 a.m. Inoa ‘ole
1:30 p.m. Na Leo Pilimehana
2:45 p.m. Hālau Nā Mamo ‘O Ka‘ala with Kanilau
3:30 p.m. Keahiwai
4:45 p.m. HAPA
6:30 p.m. Raiatea Helm
Bishop Museum scientists will offer museum-goers the rare chance to see scientific specimens from the Natural Science Collections. Representatives from the Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes and the Board of Water Supply will be on-hand to talk about natural disaster preparedness and resource preservation. Visitors can also enjoy delicious food, face painting, balloon artists, caricature drawing, inflatable jumpers and slides, storytelling, book signings, craft making, and planetarium and Starlab shows.
Of course, the main attraction of the day will be the interactive and immersive exhibits of the new Science Adventure Center . The Center features exhibits found nowhere else on earth, including a 26-foot “erupting” volcano, deep-sea remote-operated vehicles, and live insect habitats.
Bishop Museum ’s Science Adventure Center grand opening day celebration is presented by Bank of Hawaii. Entry fee is $3 for kama ‘āina and military and free for Bishop Museum members and children age 3 and under. Bank of Hawai‘i customers and employees get free admission for up to 4 people when they show their Bank of Hawai‘i bankcard or statement. For information, call 847-3511 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org.