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For Immediate Release
April 1, 2005
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Linda Dackman 415. 561. 0363
Leslie Patterson 415. 561.0377
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Explore the Waters of the Palace of Fine Arts Lagoon

Pond Projector Workshop
Saturday, April 2
Noon and 2 pm

Roll up your sleeves and explore the waters of the Palace of Fine Arts lagoon. On Saturday, April 2, find out for yourself how much life is contained in a single drop of water. Working with Exploratorium biologist Mary Ellen Marshall, participants will create water drop projectors using laser pointers and syringes. Project the microbes in your water drops onto our classroom walls. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Space is limited; same day registration starts at 10am. The workshop will be held in the classroom of the Exploratorium at noon and will repeat at 2pm. This activity is free with Museum admission.

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The Exploratorium is located inside the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco's Marina District. Museum admission is as follows: Members FREE; Adults (18-64) $15.00; University Students (with ID) $12.00; Senior Citizens (65+) $12.00; People with disabilities $12.00; Youth (13-17) $12.00; Children (4-12) $10.00; Children Under 4 FREE. First Wednesdays of the month FREE. Exploratorium hours are TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY 10am-5pm, Open First Thursday of the month for adult evening hours until 10pm. CLOSED MONDAYS, except for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day and Labor Day. The Exploratorium is wheelchair accessible. For information, call (415) EXP-LORE.
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CONTACT: Linda Dackman, Public Information Director (415) 561-0363 Leslie Patterson (415) 561-0377