Sineskwela – A Review of the Mind Museum in Taguig
So I visited the Mind Museum, a world-class Science Museum, in (you don’t need to go too far) Bonifacio Global City, Taguig! This is the best place for both young and old minds which hunger for knowledge and long-forgotten Science principles.
I had three (3) hours to explore this mind-boggling museum which showcases 250 interactive and fascinating exhibits and are divided into five (5) main galleries, namely the Universe Gallery, Atom Gallery, Life Gallery, Earth Gallery, and Technology Gallery.
Upon entering the museum, I was welcomed by Aedi (idea spelled backwards), the speaking robot and the Mind Movers, the resident scientists.
UNIVERSE GALLERY
This shows how majestic our universe is and how lucky we are to be citizens of Cosmos.
The first stop is the mini-planetarium called the Space Shell. I did stargazing by lying down on the reclining couches and watched shows about the universe projected on the dome’s ceiling. If cosmic story is your thing, then this is the part of the Museum you shouldn’t miss.
Did you know that all stars shine and eventually die? Yes, they have darkness moments too just like you and me! So shine anyway. 🙂
Kids could also have a glimpse of how the planet Mars looks like.
I bet the space would be gloomy without these hunkaboodles astronauts.
ATOM GALLERY
Welcome to world of minuscule in terms of forces and particles. This gallery showcases elemental forces like gravity and electromagnetism.
One of my favorite exhibits in this gallery is the Van de Graaff Ball. Try it for yourself so you would know how electrostatic energy works.
Another centerpiece of the Atom Gallery is the chocolate bar which is deconstructed to show its component structures – molecules to atom to quarks (elementary particle).
Another interesting exhibit is the shadow box where you can pose against the phosphorescent wall which absorbs light flash and emits it back. So after the light flashes and the wall gives off the light after absorbing it, it leaves an imprint of your shadow for 15 secs.
LIFE GALLERY
This is about the stories of all forms of living things- from microbes to large species- and how we work.
One of the biggest pieces in the Museum is the model of the human brain which helps you identify what part of the brain lights up when you sense, feel, or think.
Have you ever wondered how do birds and airplanes fly? Look for the Bernoulli’s principle’s section.
There’s also an oversized cell which allows you to have a visual encounter of its components.
Another life-sized piece is the giant whale shark, locally known as Butanding.
EARTH GALLERY
“This gallery tells the story of the planet and our archipelago across the breadth of time” – The Mind Museum. It also includes 3D animated films which primarily feature the planet’s history and evolution and some of the important epochs.
The most enchanting resident of the museum is Stan, the Tyrannosaurus Rex. It was named after Stan Sacrison, a paleontologist who discovered the most complete male T.Rex skeleton ever unearthed.
This gallery showcases other unique exhibits which show the effects of earthquakes and explanations for sky, oceans, volcanoes, air, and mountains. This primarily focuses on forces at work to shape and reshape the Earth.
TECHNOLOGY GALLERY
The last gallery that I explored was the Technology Gallery which shows how incredible human are to invent the unthinkable! It displays models showing technological concepts, tools and modern gadgets that have evolved over time.
This gallery is divided into five (5) different themes, namely How We Live, Who We Are, How We Know, How Things Work, and Here to There.
The three (3) hours of walking around, reading explanations, having I-feel-so-stupid-because-I-already-forgot-this-principle moments, and trying out the exhibits deserve a delicious treat so I tried the Kyle’s lab. This snack booth serves science-themed snacks and drinks created by Kyle Imao, the first Pinoy Junior MasterChef winner.
THE MIND MUSEUM SOUVENIR SHOP
I stopped by this souvenir shop which sells educational toys, 3D puzzles, interesting books, and other souvenir items. The items are pricey so I didn’t buy any.
OUTDOOR SCIENCE-IN-THE-PARK
My last stop is the Outdoor Science-in-the-Park where guests can experience playful science through music, math, living, and water.
Re-learning Science has never been this much fun and yes, Science doesn’t have to be boring!
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