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MELTDOWN! at Vancouver Maritime MuseumVenue: Vancouver Maritime Museum Address: 1905 Ogden Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 1A3 Phone:604-257-8300URL:http://www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com/Start Date:June 1, 2009End Date:December 31, 2009 MELTDOWN: Oceans React to Global Warming From June to December 2009 at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. The Museumâs newest in-house curated exhibit on climate change and its impact on the oceans and the Arctic is now open. The exhibit provides a new âoceansâ perspective and offers a fresh look at climate change. Visitors will better understand the fundamentals of global warming, explore its impact on the oceans, the Arctic and land environments and will find meaningful solutions to encourage change. This exhibit focuses on changing marine ecosystems and tackles such topics as ocean acidification, ocean warming, sea level rise and the uncertain future of Pacific salmon stocks. The exhibit also presents information and engaging displays on the changing Arctic that will address the issue of Canadian sovereignty over a melting Northwest Passage. Meltdown! utilizes diverse components of the Museumâs collection, many of which have never been on display. This includes beautiful builder's models such as the Soviet icebreaker, Ermak, marine engine models, and rarely seen images of early steam and coal fired vessels. Don't forget to visit the Museum's Heritage Harbour with historic and classic vessels and small boat building workshop. The Harbour is open during daylight hours and is an opportunity to see the boats up close and perhaps speak with boat owners about their maritime adventures. For more information check the website at http://www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com or call 604-257-8300.
People, Place and Stores: Celebrating 50 years with the Vancouver Maritime MuseumVenue: Vancouver Maritime Museum Address: 1905 Ogden Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 1A3 Phone:604-257-8300URL:http://www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com/Start Date:June 1, 2009End Date:January 31, 2010 Immerse yourself in history and discover the rich maritime traditions of the Pacific Coast. Explore the world of explorers and so much more. Step back in time to 1944 on board St Roch, Canadaâs celebrated RCMP schooner. Childrenâs Maritime Discovery Centre and historic vessels in Heritage Harbour. MELTDOWN: Oceans React to Global Warming In collaboration with the Canadian Association of Science Centers, the Museumâs feature exhibit provides a new âoceansâ perspective - a fresh look at climate change. Visitors will better understand the fundamentals of global warming, explore its impact on the oceans, the Arctic and land environments and find meaningful solutions to encourage change. Meltdown! focuses on changing marine ecosystems and tackles topics such as ocean acidification, ocean warming, sea level rise and the uncertain future of Pacific salmon stocks. The exhibit presents information and engaging displays on the changing Arctic that addresses Canadian sovereignty over a melting Northwest Passage. (till Dec 2009) People, Place and Stories â Celebrating 50 Years with the Vancouver Maritime Museum This new exhibit in the J Torben Karlshoej Gallery is a photo essay that looks at the history of the Maritime Museum from 1959 to present. Visitors will learn about the people who have made and continue to make the Museum what it is today, how the place the Museum occupies within the greater community has evolved and changed, and flip through our interactive scrapbook and see the many stories that the Museum has told over the past 50 years. (till Jan 2010) Take a Stroll Down to the Harbour Don't forget to visit the Museum's Heritage Harbour with historic and classic vessels and small boat building workshop. The Harbour is open during daylight hours and is an opportunity to see the boats up close and perhaps speak with boat owners about their maritime adventures. (on going) For more information and to purchase tickets to Maritime Museum events, call 604 257-8300 Don't forget to visit the Museum's Heritage Harbour with historic and classic vessels and small boat building workshop. The Harbour is open during daylight hours and is an opportunity to see the boats up close and perhaps speak with boat owners about their maritime adventures. For more information check the website at http://www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com/
MELTDOWN! at Vancouver Maritime MuseumPhone:604-257-8300URL:http://www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com/Start Date:June 1, 2009End Date:December 31, 2009 MELTDOWN: Oceans React to Global Warming From June to December 2009 at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. The Museum’s newest in-house curated exhibit on climate change and its impact on the oceans and the Arctic is now open. The exhibit provides a new “oceans†perspective and offers a fresh look at climate change. Visitors will better understand the fundamentals of global warming, explore its impact on the oceans, the Arctic and land environments and will find meaningful solutions to encourage change. This exhibit focuses on changing marine ecosystems and tackles such topics as ocean acidification, ocean warming, sea level rise and the uncertain future of Pacific salmon stocks. The exhibit also presents information and engaging displays on the changing Arctic that will address the issue of Canadian sovereignty over a melting Northwest Passage. Meltdown! utilizes diverse components of the Museum’s collection, many of which have never been on display. This includes beautiful builder's models such as the Soviet icebreaker, Ermak, marine engine models, and rarely seen images of early steam and coal fired vessels. Don't forget to visit the Museum's Heritage Harbour with historic and classic vessels and small boat building workshop. The Harbour is open during daylight hours and is an opportunity to see the boats up close and perhaps speak with boat owners about their maritime adventures. For more information check the website at http://www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com or call 604-257-8300.
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