"SPACE: A Journey to Our Future" Launches at the Springs Preserve on January 29

Jan. 18, 2012 - PRLog -- WHAT: "SPACE: A Journey to Our Future" transports you into the future of space exploration. Spark your imagination and inspire every member of the family to discover the final frontier. Touch a real lunar sample, step onto the moon scale, take a spin in a centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars!

"SPACE" has thrilled visitors at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and many of the nation's premier science centers. Inspire the explorer within you and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead...in space!
 
Locally, "SPACE: A Journey to Our Future" appears only at the Springs Preserve in an exclusive, limited engagement. This stellar exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and made possible by General Motors Corp. and Lockheed Martin, with local sponsor Arcata Associates, Inc.

WHERE: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
(Between U.S. 95 and Alta Drive)

WHEN: January 29 - May 13, 2012, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily

COST: Free for members or included with general admission. General Admission (GA) for Nevada residents is $9.95 for adults, $8.95 for students, seniors, teachers and military, $4.95 for children ages 5 – 17, kids 4 and under are free.              

CONTACT: Jim Johnson or Dawn Barraclough at 702-822-7737/7733.

OTHER: Located three miles from the famed Las Vegas Strip, the Springs Preserve is *the best place to explore the Las Vegas Valley's vibrant history through interactive science and nature exhibits, botanical gardens, hiking trails and animal shows. Indoor experiences include exhibition galleries dedicated to showcasing art and traveling exhibitions of local and national significance, on-site technologically advanced learning centers and interactive museum exhibits, and the Springs Cafe operated by the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas. The Springs Preserve also hosts seasonal special events including concerts, arts shows and holiday experiences. Visit www.springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700. Follow us on-line via Facebook/Twitter/You Tube. Find us on Google Maps.

*Named Las Vegas' "Best Family Attraction" and "Best Art Gallery" by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Best of Las Vegas 2011.