On Nov 22,  3:54pm, Maurice wrote:
> Subject: Re: Toronto, Ontaario
> I would try the Ontario Science Centre even if the subject does not
> interest you. They are very good at communicating complex ideas
> at many levels in their exhibits. A very large site with
> many education initiatives.

This is certainly true.  They are innovative in their displays as well as
their presentations (iron foundry, liquid nitrogen?, lasers).  They have
created a most interactive environement.  I used to love it as a kid, and I
still love it!

> The innovative museums are in Montreal eg archaeology and Quebec City eg
> the Museum of Civilization (yes there are two of them and do not ask).

As for Toronto lacking innovative...I disagree with Maurice.  The Power Plant
is a contemporary art gallery offering very cutting edge work displayed in
cutting edge ways with cutting edg reading material on the work.  I can't
praise the P.P. any more than this.
Also the Bata Shoe Museum has reopened (several months ago!) with quite
innovative displays about the history of...SHOES! (of course).
The pride and joy of the designers (graphic, etc.) in Tornot is the Design
Exchange.  I believe they opened two or three years ago (?) and they display
multimedia, interactive, exciting stuff.  I do not believe that they have
educational programs but I could be wrong.

I hope this helps.  BTW, pack some warm clothing!!



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Joshua Heuman
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