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Ice Station Antarctica has been developed by the Natural History Museum in London in partnership with the British Antarctic Survey. The exhibition is 600sqm (6,000sq ft) of interactive challenges which give visitors a real idea of what it is like to live and work in Antarctica and some of the scientific research that is conducted there. The exhibition is at the NHM from May 2007 until April 08. It will then start it’s 5 year worldwide tour to museums and science centres. Ice Station Antarctica

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Ice Station Antarctica

Floor plan: 

Floor plan

Queue: 

Queue Introduce Antarctic basics Counteract common misconceptions Introduce Ice Station Antarctica

Briefing: 

Briefing Antarctica is harsh, cold, remote and dangerous Ice Station Antarctica – what to expect. Station commander introduces the challenges ahead

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Facts on the effects of the cold on the human body. Fog and cold blowing air Warning light after 2 minutes to alert visitors to the physiological effects of the cold. Ice for visitors to touch

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Clothing to try on Labels explaining the item From different polar operators Variety of jobs and environmental conditions.

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Challenges of working with Antarctic wildlife Footage of scientists with seals and penguins Albatross and effects of long line fishing Food chains: who eats who

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Specimens of life under the sea ice Adaptation and gigantism Challenges of diving interactive game

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Explore Antarctic terrain in a simulation meteorite hunt Rock samples – meteorites, volcanic rocks, lichens and fossils Snowmobile

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What to expect in the Skidoo Challenge game………

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Once ticket is scanned, camera pans and zooms towards base camp in centre of environment

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Language select screen appears. Player uses handlebars to select language.

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Base Commander introduces the game

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The different types of rock and their values are explained to the player

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The different types of rock and their values are explained to the player

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The different types of rock and their values are explained to the player

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Base Commander challenges Ice cadets to find as many meteorites as possible

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Skidoo operating instructions are then explained to the player

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When the player pushes the accelerator lever, the game begins

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Alert appears when a rock is collected

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Alert appears when skidoo is involved in a collision

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Alert appears when a rocks are dropped

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Alert appears when weight limit is reached

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Alert appears when rocks are returned to base camp

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Alert appears when fuel is running out

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Alert appears to indicate fuel replenishment

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Alert appears if fuel runs out. Game stops as skidoo slides to a halt

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Game Over screen. Dials appear frozen

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Player returns to Base camp

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Rock types are counted and scored

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Final score is presented to player and text asks them to visit Ice Station Antarctica website.

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Recreation of a station for visitors to explore Game to solve an emergency Visitors compare home life to life in Antarctica Video diaries

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Survival Tent Ration box, lamps, stove, radio Survival equipment

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Sound rich environment Immersive footage Inspirational and beautiful

Action stations: 

Action stations Activities for groups Seating area Discussion points

De-brief: 

De-brief Commander will congratulate visitors on completing their mission. You too can be involved Careers in Antarctica Continue the mission online

Ice Station Antarctica World Tour 2007-2013: 

Ice Station Antarctica World Tour 2007-2013 June 07 - April 08 - NHM London May 08 - May 2013 - World tour

For information on hiring this exhibition:: 

For information on hiring this exhibition: Lizzy Cox Head of Touring Exhibitions The Natural History Museum Cromwell Road London SW7 5BD UK L.cox@nhm.ac.uk