European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 04, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse Paris new Cit science museum presents knowledge in an entertaining format top Atlas supports the world against a backdrop of rockets. Above one of the realistic displays in the chemistry Section. Below gyroscopic sculptures outside the Center. Of Wihib Ornum Story and photos by Peter Jaeger staff artist Ilo do cite the Island in the Seine River a and in the Middle of Paris is one of the oldest sections of the City of Lihr. With the 500-Yoar-old notre Dame Cathedral it is Paris heart and a focal Point of its history a. A. A. But there is another cite that has more1 modern links. Created As a counterpart and one of the Many new Titrations of pans the cite Des sciences it Detlin Austrie Center of science and Industry called Quot la Villette is a very unusual museum. It is a True Quot City of the 21st _ Century an educational Center where visitors can take an Active role in learning about science and technology and gain a better understanding of the modern world exhibits shows and a variety of activities bring the ctl6 to life. The exhibits Are spread out Over 325,000 Square feet in the upper three Levels of the building. Visitors Are free to pursue their own interests through a areas planned around four main themes the universe life matter and communication. Each Section presents knowledge in a modern graphic style the universe rocks and volcanoes stars and galaxies astrophysics and astronomy Are explored and interpreted through several Means the big bang theory an astronomer at work and other avenues of knowledge. _ _ mathematics and its application Are demonstrated in geometry games of c Hennee and phys s _. Life one sul of exhibits shows How people can. Understand and control their environment. Another Section chronicles the history of humans Quot their physiology and future As the 21st Century approaches. Other themes include the secrets of life anti cultivating the earth.���. A a. A 1 a a ���.���. A a. Matter the Little mechanics theater illustrates How humans have extended their capabilities with sophisticated tools this Section also features a study of robots and a computer controlled workshop communication in the world of sound the visitor plays with his memory perception and imagination in a Quot sound Bubble Quot that illustrates echoes and sound a propagation. Other themes explored include expression and behaviour computers and Light effects a Oher highlights the invent orium or children s kingdom offers children an entertaining approach to science and technology through games and discovery exhibits. Youngsters Are encouraged to touch and participate in these discovery rooms for Ages 3-6, and Ages 6-12. The science newsroom features multimedia a presentations prepared by science journalists. Featured topics Are research work models experimental products and new techniques. The code a multimedia theater is a 118-foot-diameter stainless steel sphere. It is an and wig Eye catching sight and the Trade Mark of the Quot cite in 1990 Over 5 million people visited the cite. Some 10 percent a More than 500,000 a were from foreign countries. A. A . A . A a. A a travellers tips thecit6 is located in la Villette Park in northeastern Paris. The mailing address is 30 Avenue Corentin Quot cariou., f-75019 pans France. A Quot if travelling by car take the perimeter Highway and get off at the Porte de la Villette exit. There is paid parking with entrances off the Quai de la Charente or the Boulevard Mcdonald. By Public transportation take subway line 7 to the Porte de la Villette station or bus lines 150, 152, 250a, pc 7 Quot the cit6is open tuesday through sunday 10am to 6 pm. It is closed on monday. Admission is about $7 for adults and $4 for children
