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science centers and science museums  

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  • Modern science centers and science museums offer an impressive and often dizzying array of experiences that communicate the complex world of science to their youth, adult, and family visitors. They transport visitors into an energetic learning space and diverse playland of science phenomena, live demonstrations, interactive exhibits, multimedia computer-based activities, collections-based activities, and explorations involving scientific equipment within laboratory spaces. [Source: Encyclopedia of Science and Technology Communication; Science Centers and Science Museums]

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