 For the first time in
Lebanon, a Children's Science Museum has been established under the name
"Planet Discovery" with the collaboration of "La Cité
des Sciences et de l'Industrie" in Paris.
It incorporates a space where children and youngsters aged 3 to 15 can discover
easily and with fun the secrets of life and the surrounding world. They can
experiment with the techniques of communication, the machinery used, the
application of some theories in physics, and test some structures for
construction. It offers a variety of activities that can be classified according
to four themes: Cultural leisure, Education and Training, Services
and Research.
The themes of the exhibits laid out
over an area of 1200m2, fascinate the children and stimulate their desire
for learning and communicating with their teachers. The children are constantly
invited to observe, handle and experiment. These interactive visits are completed
at school with workshop programs. The ultimate aim of the Science Museum
is based on the principle of mutual discovery and co-education.
The exhibition subject modules
are:
"Planet Discovery" respects all
international standards of safety and security. The Science Museum is fully
equipped to welcome handicapped and visually impared persons. The exhibits
are available in 4 languages: Arabic, French, English and Braille.
The children are not alone in their discoveris. They are surrounded by adults,
a team of activity leaders will be available to guide the children through
the visit and answer all inquiries. The presence of adults creates a context
of exchange. The visiting time per session is one hour and a half, totaling
6 sessions per day and limiting the number of visitors to 120 people per
session, allowing every child to discover and experiment freely with the
different themes. The sessions incorporates 15 minutes special workshops
and activities about various exhibition subjects.
Opening hours:
-From Monday to Friday: 9h00 a.m. to 6h00 p.m., Visiting Sessions: 9h.00
a.m., 10h30 a.m., 12h00, 1h30 p.m., 4h30 p.m.
-Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 10h.00 a.m. to 20h.00 p.m., Visiting Sessions:
0h30 a.m.,12h00, 1h30a.m., 4h30 p.m., 6h00 p.m.
Time per visit: one hour and a half.
"Planet Discovery" offers to the public
a multi-use hall for various activities such as: private exhibitions,
inter-school competitions, birthdays, special events.
Reservations and
information: 961.1.980650 / 660, Fax: 961.1.980661/662 or Email
: Solidere@Lebanon.com
Ticket Price: 5.000 L.L. per visitor
Location: Omar el Daouk Street, near Starco, Beirut Central
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