Science Spectrum

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The Science Spectrum is a science and technology museum and aquarium in Lubbock, Texas. It is a 501-C3 nonprofit educational corporation and a member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers.{{Cite web|url=http://www.yelp.com/biz/science-spectrum-lubbock|title=Science Spectrum - Lubbock, TX}}

The Spectrum features over 250 interactive exhibits, live science shows and the only aquarium in West Texas. It also contains the Omni Theater, a 160-degree domed screen movie theater.{{cite web |url=http://www.visitlubbock.org/business/Attractions//218 |title=Science Spectrum & Omni Theater - Attractions in Lubbock, Texas |website=www.visitlubbock.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101201154652/http://visitlubbock.org/business/Attractions//218 |archive-date=2010-12-01}}

History

In 1984, a group of Lubbock residents started visiting science museums across the U.S. and Canada with the aim of establishing one in Lubbock. In 1986, a board of directors was formed and the Science Spectrum was incorporated. The Spectrum opened on February 11, 1989.

Logo

The logo of the Science Spectrum is the prism.

References

External links

[http://www.exploratorium.edu/texnet/network/lubbock.html TexNET Website]
[http://www.astc.org]
[http://www.facebook.com/sciencespectrummuseum]

Category:Science museums in Texas

Category:Museums in Lubbock, Texas