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DISCOVERY SCIENCE MUSEUM NEW EXHIBIT OPENS OCT 5

The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not®

By Sharon Rosenthal, www.camarillo.macaronikid.com September 29, 2013
The only thing more fascinating than Robert Ripley’s legendary collection of oddities, anomalies, and fantastic feats is the science behind them! The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not® is set to open to the public at Discovery Science Center (DSC) in Santa Ana on October 5th.


This family-friendly exhibit will be available to visit until January 5, 2014. It promises to intrigue guests of all ages as they learn the science that makes the impossible, possible. The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not will showcase various objects and wonders of Ripley’s famous collection. 

This hands-on exhibit offers experiments, challenges, computer interactive and multimedia experiences that allow visitors of all ages to experience the extraordinary findings of Ripley while discovering their own passion for exploration.  Visitors can crawl through a giant life-size model snake, Titanoboa, experiment with optical and auditory illusions, or marvel at sculptures so small they can fit on the head of a needle!

“The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not is a fantastic exhibit combining unbelievable world oddities with real science,” said Joe Adams, president of Discovery Science Center. “We’re always looking for fun and engaging exhibitions that will not just entertain our guests, but inspire them to become advocates for science. This exhibit does that wonderfully.”


"This remarkable, highly interactive exhibit is the perfect opportunity to introduce our brand to an entirely new audience. It's colorful, exciting, bursting with family fun and very hands-on," said Jim Pattison Jr., president of Ripley Entertainment Inc." Robert Ripley was always fascinated by the scientific side of his finds as he traveled the world. The exhibition proves that Ripley's Believe It or Not! is indeed the global leader of the weird, strange and unusual.

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Measure up against Robert Wadlow, the world's tallest man, who grew to 8 feet 11 inches tall!
  • See a calf with two faces, a megalodon shark jaw, a Rolls Royce made of matchsticks, and a portrait of Einstein made of toast. 
  • Experience some of the world's most perplexing optical illusions, investigate incredible examples of body modification and celebrate the life and legacy of Robert Ripley, the explorer and adventurer! Don't miss your chance to explore The Science of Ripley's Believe It or Not! and get the facts on the truly unbelievable!

SPECIAL EVENT WEEKENDS
October 12-13: Unbelievable Magic
You won’t believe your eyes this weekend as we present an astonishing magic show that will have you rethinking the idea that seeing is believing. Come see a live magician perform a fun magic act, and even learn the science behind some classic tricks.

October 19-20: Creepy Crawlers
Join us this special weekend as we highlight our six and eight legged friends through shows and activities that will have you itching all the way home! Come check out presentations with Dr. Sue’s Insect Zoo and an NHM Entomologist where you will learn all about bugs and their habitats and food sources. You can touch them with your own hands, or just sit back and watch them do their creepy-crawly-thing!

October 26-27: Jack-O-Lanterns
Get into the Halloween spirit with this special weekend festival filled with pumpkins and Jack-O-Lanterns. Check out a special display of expertly designed Jack-O-Lanterns and see a giant pumpkin from Tanaka Farms!

 The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not is included in general admission to Discovery Science Center. Tickets can be purchased at the science center or online at www.discoverycube.org/tickets . Prices are as follows: adult ($15.95), senior ($12.95), and children 3-14 ($12.95).

The Discovery Science Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 2500 N. Main Street Santa Ana.

For more information visit http://www.discoverycube.org/ripleys/

The Science of Ripley's Believe It or Not! is a production of Science North, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada and Ripley Entertainment Inc. Ripley's Believe It or Not!® and Believe It or Not!® are registered trademarks of Ripley Entertainment Inc.