Exposition of time, Sternberk, Czech Republic
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The „Exposition of time” covers 10 rooms which are equipped mainly with exhibits from the collections of the Regional Museum in Olomouc, National Technical Museum in Prague, Jewish Museum in Prague and Shoemaking Museum in Zlín
Waymark Code: WMF6DH
Location: Olomoucký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 08/30/2012
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The „Exposition of time” (CZ: Expozice casu) covers 10 rooms and is extensively broad and extends from space-time to atomic clock and modern methods of time measurement. This unique exhibition enables its visitors to explore the process of the birth of the universe and time as well as to discover the diversity of calendars and various conceptions of time in different cultures throughout centuries. It also describes the development of ancient clock and the principles of timekeeping.
The exhibition presents 250 exhibits from 20 Czech and world museums, such as a model of an atomic clock lent by the Greenwich Royal Observatory. The Regional Museum in Olomouc, the National Technical Museum in Prague and the Jewish Museum in Prague have also provided exhibits for the exposition.
The Exposition of Time in Šternberk was opened at the magic time and date of 11 November 2011 at 11 am and offers fun and knowledge in the form of a story that associates the history of the Earth and mankind. Visitors will be able to take a glance into the Universe, where time began 14 billion years ago with the Big Bang. They can test their knowledge about the Solar System by the means of an interactive game.
Name: Exposition of time
Location/Address:
CSA 19
Sternberk, Czech Republic
Telephone Number: +420 587 571 278
Web Site: [Web Link]
Type/Specialty: measure time
Theater: none
Hours of operation: See: http://www.expozicecasu.cz/en/?page=oteviraci_doba
Admission Fee: 80
Gift Shop: yes
Agency/Ownership: Not listed
Educational programs: Not listed
Cafe/Restaurant: Not listed
Other Features: Not listed
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