July 21-27, 2008
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Mysteries of the Great Lakes
OMNIMAX® Theater
July 21 – Winter 2009
 Embark on a voyage of discovery through the magic of OMNIMAX®. Witness sweeping vistas, towering cliffs and sandy beaches. Explore the ecosystem of our amazing “inland seas,” and visit the habitats of caribou, the bald eagle and the threatened lake sturgeon. Examine how humanity has brought our Great Lakes to the brink of destruction…and back. Co-produced by the Great Lakes Science Center. Check daily schedule for dates and times.
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Meet the Sturgeon:
Ambassadors of the Great Lakes
 Come face-to-face with a tank of live sturgeon, the stars of the OMNIMAX® film, Mysteries of the Great Lakes. These prehistoric fish, relatives of the shark, swim unchanged from when they swam with dinosaurs.
Exhibit courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Alpena National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office.
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Daily Programs
 Sink or Float
11:15 am, 2:15 pm
Our youngest scientists explore the concept of density by experimenting with objects that sink or float.
The Lake Starts in Your Own Backyard
11:15 am
Follow a rain drop from your backyard to Lake Erie and back to your kitchen sink. Presented by Cuyahoga River Remedial Action Plan (RAP.)
Family Games and Activities
12:15 pm, 4:15 pm
The City of Cleveland Division of Water presents a fun and educational lake-themed game that the whole family can play.
Speakers Bureau Presentation
1:15 pm, 3:15 pm
Learn more about the Great Lakes during these informative talks presented by The City of Cleveland Division of Water.
What’s in Lake Erie?
12:15 pm, 3:15 pm
Become a lake scientist and look through a microscope to see the tiny plants and animals that make life in our lake possible.
Take Home Wetland
12:15 pm, 4:15 pm
Learn how wetlands filter dirty water along the shores of Lake Erie and make your own mini-wetland that you can take home.
What’s in a fish?
1:15 pm
Look more closely at the anatomy of a fish, and learn about the adaptations that make life in the water look easy.
Dirty Water Workshop
3:15 pm
It’s 1832, and an epidemic is spreading through Cleveland! Use scientific clues to solve the mystery of the Poison Pump.
Sci-Quest Activity Booklet
Pick up your free copy and get to know Lake Erie, its inhabitants and its ecology in this fun self-guided activity created by Case Western Reserve University students.
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 Steamship William G. Mather Museum
From Sails to Steam
Daily Tours 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Take this special tour of the “ship that built Cleveland,” and see Great Lakes history come alive. Explore the boat’s cargo holds, pilot house, guest quarters, and four-story engine room.
Get more information on the Steamship William G. Mather Museum.
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 Lake Erie Cruises
Appledore V
July 24-27
9:30 am, 1 pm, 3:30 pm, 7pm
Take a 2-hour lake excursion aboard the 65-foot schooner sailing ship, Appledore V. Experience a bit of the sailing life and learn about navigation, knot tying and Lake Erie ecology. Get tickets at the box office or call 216-621-2400.
$45 ($32 for Great Lakes Science Center members.) Includes free admission to Steamship William G. Mather Museum. See the OMNIMAX film, Mysteries of the Great Lakes, for just $5 more.
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Great Lakes, Great Wine, Great Fun
Friday, July 25
6:30 pm
Board the S.S. William G. Mather for a fun and instructional wine tasting event. Sample Great Lakes wines paired with mouthwatering treats. Join our wine specialist and the crew of the Mather for this memorable evening. Casual summer dress suggested. Age 21 and over. $30 ($28 for Great Lakes Science Center members.) Limited handicapped accessibility. Reservations at 216-621-2400.
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 Great Summer Science Day Camps
Our hands-on camps teach kids about water, the Great Lakes, ecology and more.
Science of Sailing (7/21-7/25)
Learn about Lake Erie weather, navigation, and the physics of boating. Spend time on the Steamship William G. Mather and sail on the schooner, Appledore V.
Water Wonders (7/7-7/11 or 7/14-7/18)
Discover the chemical and physical properties of water, learn where your water comes from, observe tiny creatures in our streams and rivers and test Lake Erie water.
Great Lakes/Great Science (7/28-8/1 or 8/4-8/8)
All aboard the Steamship William G. Mather where you’ll learn about Lake Erie’s past and present, its ecology and its importance to Cleveland. Examine water samples in our lab.
For details on these and other amazing summer camps for kids, call 216-621-2400 or download our summer camp brochure.
Promotional Support
Promotional support provided by WCPN 90.3 ideastream 
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Planning Your Visit
For details on hours, admission, driving directions and parking, click here.
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Cleveland, OH 44114