There’s life on Mars! At least there is when venturing into the 2,400 square feet of space ThemeWorks helped create for the Ripley’s “MARS: The Search for Life” Traveling Exhibit.
Bridging what we know and what we imagine, the Mars exhibit combines science with science fiction and even a bit of Hollywood, in an educational exhibit that is interactive at every turn.
ThemeWorks created a highly detailed , enhanced topographical model of Mars as the center of the exhibit. A digital floor scale calibrates visitors’ weight, while an interactive “time machine” calculates their age on the red planet. Specific exhibits on gravity, wind power and water flow allow visitors to explore the many evolutionist theories on the question of life on Mars.
Truly an experience for all ages, wall displays, hands-on activities and video presentations educate and inform while an imposing green Martian sparks imagination.
PROJECT DETAILS
Project: Mars Traveling Exhibit, Ripley’s Aquariums
Designer: Hammer Media
Client: Ripley’s Entertainment, Inc.
Size: 2,500 square feet (232 m²) of exhibit space
Photography: LeGrand Photography
Scope of Work: ThemeWorks provided comprehensive fabrication services for this traveling exhibit that explores the planet Mars. Our work included building all walls, dioramas, interactives, models, and scenic fabrication. Interactive exhibits included “Weigh-In on Mars”, a weight lift interactive, an “Earth Age vs. Mars Age Time Machine”, simple mechanical orbital models of the Earth and Mars, a water exhibit, model Mars Rovers controlled by guests, a “Terrain Making” interactive which showed how the Martian landscape formed, “Now and Then” interactive quizzes, a Mars Flag Plant photo opportunity interactive, and an actual meteor with display mounting.