Recently, many parents have complained that their children do not show curiosity, are not interested in the phenomena of nature and public life, read and ask less questions, spend more time playing computer games such as “shooting games” and communicating on social networks. Meanwhile, it is quite possible to draw the child’s attention to interesting and useful activities: to read books together, watch educational TV shows, play educational games, visit theaters and museums, for example, the Einstein Museum (Volgograd).
What is remarkable about the museum?
The Einstein Museum of Entertaining Sciences (Volgograd) differs from similar cultural objects in the first place in that visitors not only examine exhibits, but also master the laws of physics, gain knowledge in mathematics and other sciences, take part in unusual experiments, and play exciting games. For relaxation and exchange of impressions, a cozy cafe is provided.
The museum employs consultants who not only talk in detail about a particular exhibit, but also monitor the performance of experiments by young researchers, organize interesting games and contests. Information is provided entertainingly, accessible for both children and adults, therefore, complex scientific laws are comprehended without a visible application of effort. The Einstein Museum (Volgograd), the reviews of the exposition of which are exceptionally positive, resembles a giant laboratory.
Unusual exhibits
Can I touch the lightning? Yes, if she chose the Einstein Museum (Volgograd). Electrical appliances simulating the effect of lightning are enclosed in glass balls, so touching this natural phenomenon inside the museum is absolutely safe.
The real fantasy seems to be the location of a person inside the soap bubble. In fact, there is nothing complicated about this. The bubble is blown through a special device and gradually closes the visitor. In order that the soap ball does not burst ahead of time, the ratio of soap and water is specially selected.
Does a bridge happen without nails? This seems incredible, but museum staff will gladly explain the principle of such construction. The point is in the special laying of logs and the method of their fastening. Such bridges are complemented by arches, railings, and other architectural details. On the model of a bridge without nails, wooden sticks are connected according to the principle of puzzles so that an arch is obtained.
It is very curious to learn about what a peacock looks like in flight, which tanker is considered the largest in the world, where the phrase “business with a hat” comes from, see the telescope of Galileo Galilei himself and learn to tie up the strongest sea knots. Here is such an extraordinary museum of Einstein (Volgograd), a photo of the institution (interior) can be seen below.
Interesting facts from museum consultants
Many great people (T. Edison, C. Darwin, A. Einstein, W. Disney and others) were once considered mediocre and even mentally retarded. The inventor of the periodic system of elements, D. I. Mendeleev, managed to do three in chemistry, and the head of the automobile empire, Henry Ford, declared himself bankrupt several times. The creator of radio Marconi, because of his idea of ​​transmitting words from a distance, even got to a psychiatrist. But after some time, radio signals saved the lives of distressed sailors.
It is known that the bite of a poisonous snake is deadly, but, as it turned out, not for everyone. Once, a terrarium employee Abu Sinha was bitten by a cobra. The man not only was not injured, but did not even feel a bite. Scientists have found that the blood of this person has unusual properties. Snake venom in the body of Abu breaks down into elements, from which nutrients are then synthesized . Sinha's blood type does not coincide with any of the existing groups, as it has a unique composition, similar to which is not on Earth.
At school, in biology classes, children learn that mushrooms combine the attributes of plants and animals. But can mushrooms move? These living organisms take root deep underground, creating mycelium. To some extent, the formation of mycelium can be considered a movement, but there is a mushroom that moves in space. It is called plasmodium.
All of the above and much more can be heard personally if you visit the Einstein Museum (Volgograd).
Entertaining experiences
Everyone knows what a chessboard looks like . If you change the black and white cells a little, and then transfer the image to the floor, an optical illusion will arise. A person standing in one corner of the room will appear to be a dwarf, and one who has taken the opposite corner will be a giant. When moving from one corner to another, an illusion of the gradual growth of an experiment participant is created.
If a little orange peel is squeezed onto an inflated ball, then there will be no trace of the toy on the string. The fact is that orange contains the chemical substance limonene, which dissolves rubber. A candle that has just been extinguished can be lit if you bring a lighter to it. Traces of paraffin remain in the rising haze, which is why ignition occurs.
Will a hard-boiled chicken crawl into a bottle? Yes, if you help him with this. The neck of the bottle is lubricated with vegetable oil, the set fire of paper is lowered to the bottom of the vessel, after which the neck is closed with an egg. The “pushing” of an egg inward is due to the reduced pressure that occurs after cooling of the heated air.
Such experiments are very interesting for children, but experiments can only be carried out under the guidance of adults. Better yet, the whole family should go to the Einstein Museum (Volgograd).
Where is the museum located and how does it work?
The cultural institution, under the roof of which has collected so many interesting, unusual exhibits, has been open for residents and guests of the city on Lenin Avenue at number 70 for two years now. Opening hours are from 10 to 20 hours daily. Group applications for excursions are accepted.
Einstein Museum (Volgograd): how to get to the treasury of knowledge
Not far from the museum is a stop TsPKiO. Metro trams ST, ST 2, fixed-route taxis, trolleybuses No. 1, 8, 8A, bus No. 37 stop here. The nearest metro station is Pionerskaya.
The administration and staff of the museum welcome every visitor.