Thursday, December 29, 2022
(Virginia Beach, VA) – How did thinkers of the late 1800s, including writers like Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, envision the future? Find out at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s newest traveling exhibition, Discover Steampunk: A Fantastical Hands-On Adventure.
Located in the Aquarium’s changing exhibits gallery, the new exhibit is included in general admission and will be on display from January 23 to May 14, 2023.
In the exhibition, visitors can explore galleries devoted to Verne, Wells, and five other innovators of the late 1800s, while experimenting with more than 20 original, interactive machines inspired by their ideas. The intricate machines appear to have come out of the past and teach about innovation and the disciplines of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
Discover Steampunk: A Fantastical Hands-On Adventure
is created by Imagine Exhibitions, Inc., kinetic art sculptures by Bruce Rosenbaum (dubbed the “Steampunk Guru” by the Wall Street Journal) modeled after the work of famous historical figures with a focus on creative problem solving, collaboration, and resilience.
Steampunk is a movement and an aesthetic inspired by the Victorian ideals of industry and steam power. Often featuring retro-futuristic inventions, it has become a form of artistic expression and an educational tool that teaches ingenuity, collaboration, and self-reliance. Discover Steampunk: A Fantastical Hands-On Adventure comes directly out of this movement to bring STEAM education to the Virginia Aquarium.
Take the journey with us at Discover Steampunk: A Fantastical Hands-On Adventure, open daily to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a limited time, from January 23 to May 14, 2023. General admission tickets are available to purchase on the Virginia Aquarium’s website.
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums. The Aquarium is also a member of World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Virginia Aquarium's mission is to inspire conservation of the marine environment through education, research, and sustainable practices. It is located at 717 General Booth Boulevard, just south of Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach.
The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, supports the work of the Virginia Aquarium. The Foundation procures and maintains the Aquarium's exhibits, including the animals and habitats. It is also responsible for annual and capital fundraising, administration and funding for the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program, conservation and scientific research efforts, and the Aquarium's mission-related education programs. You can be a part of our mission by making a tax-deductible donation to support our programming.
About Imagine Exhibitions
Imagine Exhibitions is currently producing over 40 unique exhibitions globally in museums, science centers, zoos, integrated resorts, and non-traditional venues, with millions of people around the world visiting our exhibitions each year. In addition to developing successful traveling exhibitions, Imagine Exhibitions designs, opens, and operates permanent installations and venues, and consults on building, expanding, and directing museums and attractions. With decades of diverse experience in the museum and entertainment industries, Imagine Exhibitions consistently develops exhibitions that educate and excite while exceeding attendance goals. For more information, visit www.ImagineExhibitions.com or find us on Facebook .
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