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 by Sandi-2004
The purpose is to disorient the sensory world so that the only sense the visitor can rely on is touch. The sensation is so outside ordinary experience that a few people panic. An attendant in a control panel can reach every part of the ant-hill like maze almost instantly &
lead the frightened person back to the safety of
light.
There is MUCH MORE to the EXPLORATORIUM
than The Tactile Dome, but that is the part that most stands out in my memory. It was a very unusual experience!! Leave a Comment
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 a marvelous setting for
wedding photos by richiecdisc,
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 The fantastic Palace of
Fine Arts by pigletsmom
I've never been to Egypt, but it reminds of some exotic far away land. Really extraordinary park that is so impressive to walk around. Very enchanting. Take time to check out the mansions that encircle the park, each with a unique style of revival architture. Visit my travelogue for more images. Leave a Comment
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Built in 1915 for the Panama-Pacific Exhibition (Designed by architect Bernard Maybeck), with a style and grandeur worthy of its name which celebrated the completion of the Panama Canal and the rebirth of San Francisco following the 1906 earthquake.
Today, it's home to the Exploratorium, an interactive science museum, as well as a 1,000-seat theater that's ideal for events, including the stunning Ethnic Dance Festival. At other times, it's used for film festivals, lectures and concerts. But it just looks so pretty--it's even surrounded by a lake with swans. You can walk all around it, under the main arches, and in and out of the huge classical columns. On a sunny day, it's an absolutely beatiful (and romantic) place to go for a picnic. Phone: (415) 561-0360; (415) 561-4700Directions: bus #30 from Kearny and Market streets to the end of the line.Website: http://www.exploratorium.edu/ Other Contact: www.nps.gov/prsf/places/palace.h
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This beautiful structure, in classical architectural style, is from the 1915 Panama International Exposition. It was originally made out of stucco, but was recast in concrete in the 1960's.
The Exploratorium is located behind it, and is basically a science museum. The appeal of most of the exhibits relies on bystander participation, with a scientific explanation for the effect caused. Be forwarned, though, many of the exhibits would probably appeal to science geeks only, as the scientific theories behind them become quite complicated. I would recommend allowing perhaps an hour, especially if you are with kids. We found the gift shop is fun to browse in, and you can find a gift for that scientist in your life. The picture is from the Palace of Fine Arts Website.
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00am to 5:00 pm, free the first Wednesday of the month. Leave a Comment
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 Palace of Fine Arts by Bernd_L
When I visited San Francisco I was reading a novel and the showdown of this thriller happened to be beneath the big dome of this building. What a coincidence!!
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 Palace of fine Arts by Carmela71
Since I saw the first photo of this building I wanted to visit. Obviously the photo was in a sunny day with beautiful flowers not the horrible sky and fog we had hehehe but anyway is a beautiful one.
It is just near Golden Gate Park, close to the Marina. It was constructed in 1915 for the Panama Pacific International exposition.
It is now a theatre and on their web page you can see what they are playing. You can also rented for events
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 by smschley
After the Exposition, 33,000 supportive signatures were gathered, and $350,000 was raised towards the duplication of the Palace in lasting materials. Two World Wars stopped the project from going any further, and the Palace slowly crumbled from the ravages of the weather and ill-use. Finally, the structure had to be fenced off as it was a public hazard
Finally in 1964, a contract was awarded and the reconstruction began. Workers removed original design elements from which molds were made. The rotunda, colonnade and all except the steel framework of the gallery were torn down and replaced with concrete castings. In September, 1967, work was completed of a stripped-down version of Maybeck's original. The addition of the remaining original colonnades was completed in January, 1975. The 1,000-seat theater was added in 1970 and is used for many festivals and events. The massive columns, great rotunda (dedicated to the glory of Greek culture), and swan-filled lagoon have been used in countless fashion layouts and films Leave a Comment
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You are in the marina district of San Francisco. You are walking in an upscale neighborhood with beautiful homes. The Golden Gate Bridge is just in the distance. Then suddenly you are transported to a Greco-Roman palace. You see tall Greco columns and fountains, trees and a park like setting. You have not entered into some strange time warp. You have just stumbled onto The Palace of Fine Arts.
This beautiful structure was built for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in 1915. It was designed by Bernard R. Maybeck. San Franciso was just recovering from the historic earth quake and was trying to revitalize its tourist industry. From the pictures and diagrams that I have seen the International Exposition appears to be huge. This Palace of Fine Arts is all that remains today. It was restord in the 1960's with a grant from Caspar Weinberger.
This is truly a magical place once you find it. Its located between where Lombard Street starts to open toward the Golden Gate Bridge. There is also a museum located here called The Exploratorium. Leave a Comment
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