If you haven't been to the National Science Centre, or more popularly known as Pusat Sains Negara, then you're missing out on some fun! Last week, my school organized a trip and I had a great time checking out the exhibitions at Pusat Sains Negara. Granted, the place hasn't changed much since my last visit there a few years ago, but it's still a great place to check out if you have a spare hour or two! :D
The un-official entrance of Pusat Sains Negara, located at the western side of the dome-shaped building. The metal hand seems to beckon everyone to enter its doors.
Upon entering the entrance, you'll straightaway see the main souvenir shop right ahead and another smaller shop to your right. Since we came too early, we took the time to check out the knick-knacks within, which were really interesting. Maybe as interesting as the exhibition itself? ;)
Once Pusat Sains Negara officially opened at 9am, we entered its doors and stared in awe at overhead aquarium. There were hundreds of fish swimming around us! To our fascination, they swam near us every time we touched the glass barrier, making it hard to continue on our 'journey'. But it was only beginning!
There were many exhibits to go to, so we chose the ones that seemed most interesting. There was a section labeled 'Animal World', which contained many glass displays of insects, life-sized statues of tigers and even a small theater showing animal documentaries.
The staff at Pusat Sains Negara (there were many) were very friendly and cheerful.The weekly Science Show that was held every Friday was really fun! They took some volunteers from our school for the show's activities. (as you can see from the pictures below.) After the show, the staff who we called Abang 'H' even took pictures with us! :)
Next, it was an exibition about Science in our Daily Life. Aside from various mechanical displays such as pulleys, levers and cranes, there was also many electrical games, such as the ones below:
There most interesting exhibition was on the human body! There were several life-sized models of human organs that were placed with sign cards, telling funny and informative things about our body. There was even a spooky skeleton! Most of us couldn't resist taking a picture with Mr. Skeleton and saying hello. :)
Last but not least, we managed to enter the Astronomy section before we headed back to school. Aside from displays and exhibitions, there were many informative articles on how to save our earth from further damage, such as global warming. The walls of the Astronomy section were painted with colourful murals of our earth and the solar system, which I think was a great way to show young children how our solar system is arranged. There were also several models of the solar system and the stars (not life-sized, though), and my friend managed to snap a picture of us there!
Alas, all great trips must come to an end. Still, it was a great experience coming here again! :D There was so many things to do there, we never got bored. And I've only told you about the first level of the Pusat Sains Negara. (we never did have time to explore the second floor thoroughly!)
On a side note, now is the best time to go there! 'Davinci the Genius' Exhibition is taking place from 1 October 2009 to 12th January 2010, at a price of only RM20 each. So what are you waiting for? Have fun! :)
Picture credits to my digital camera and my two good friends Ira and Ira. You know who you are! ;)
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