Living In Space

Living in Space Brochure

Exhibit Description

Become an International Space Station (ISS) crewmember for a day and engage in a multitude of astronaut activities in Living in Space. Go out-of-this-world in a hands-on traveling exhibit that features planning a day in space, performing work activities such as a simulated science experiment, engaging in daily living activities such as mealtime or choosing play/free-time activities. Visitors will immerse themselves in this unique space environment as they learn about a day in the life of an ISS crewmember.

Living in Space was designed and built by The Children’s Museum of Memphis for the Youth Museum Exhibit Collaborative (YMEC).

Contents

Living in Space has three distinct areas with accompanying graphics, visuals and labels (in English and Spanish):
1. Living in Space - Shows visitors how different it is to live in space, including food, sleep and hygiene. Includes eat in space, potty in space and sleep in space.
2. Working in Space - Concentrates on crewmembers’ actual work in space such as building and maintaining the ISS, using the special equipment onboard, docking with the space shuttle and more. Includes meet the shuttle, a model for cooperation, Canadarm2, fit for space, floating to work, dress for space and science in space.
3. Play in Space - Shows that living in space is not just all work and no play as astronauts need a break from their busy schedules when they are orbiting Earth. Includes packed with fun and weightless wonders.

Support Materials

1. Exhibit manual with maintenance and installation instructions.
2. Marketing and PR packet including digital artwork and photos.
3. Education packet including K-6 curriculum guide and ideas for group and public programming.

Space Requirements

1,200 square feet minimum.

Rental Fee

$30,000 for three-month rental plus inbound shipping.

To rent Living in Space: Email Exhibits Manager or call 901-458-2678, ext. 244