Object Theater in Expedition Earth
NEW! Opens Saturday, September 26Presented by American Rock Salt Company, LLC
Experience the story of our region's abundant natural resources—water, wind, rocks and minerals—in a new, state-of-the-art, multi-media Object Theater located within Expedition Earth, the RMSC's natural science exhibition.
"Natural Treasures," the new Object Theater's first production, is a 17-minute, fully automated show that choreographs high-definition video, sound, and lighting effects with authentic objects from the RMSC's collections. These objects "magically" appear, weaving an entertaining narrative of the natural processes and human ingenuity that have combined to shape our region's history and prosperity.
Survey greater Rochester's wealth of freshwater resources, created by mile-high glaciers more than 10,000 years ago. Find out why it's so windy here, and travel to a local wind farm to explore the potential of wind power. Where do waterwheels, millstones, windmills, and other human innovations fit into the story? Discover Livingston County's American Rock Salt Mine, the largest operating salt mine in the United States. Where did this huge salt deposit come from, and how do we know?
Admission to the Object Theater is free with museum admission.
