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Meet Some Radical Robots at the Springfield Museums
General Museum News
October 6, 2010
The Springfield Museums’ Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Saturday, October 16, with “Radical Robots.” Activities will take place from 10 am to 4 pm and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Weekend Family Fun programs are sponsored by TD Bank through the TD Charitable Foundation.
Robotics Demonstrations
The Aexeous Robot, noon, 1 & 2 pm - Aexeous Robot is an intelligent, heavy-duty robot that walks, talks and interacts with the audience.
FIRST Robotics, 10:30 am-4 pm – Teams from Agawam, Springfield, and West Springfield will show off their award-winning machines.
Ongoing Activities
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Robotics Demonstrations
The Aexeous Robot, noon, 1 & 2 pm - Aexeous Robot is an intelligent, heavy-duty robot that walks, talks and interacts with the audience.
FIRST Robotics, 10:30 am-4 pm – Teams from Agawam, Springfield, and West Springfield will show off their award-winning machines.
Ongoing Activities
- Family Science Adventures, 1-3:30 p.m. - Discover the wonders of science through hands-on activities designed for families to explore together.
- Art Activity, 11 am-3:45 pm - Design your own robot.
- Scavenger Hunts, 11 am-3:45 pm – Explore the galleries and discover objects in the art and history museums.
- Art Discovery Center, noon-3:45 pm - Create a Rockin’ Robot scene, play gallery games, try on costumes and more.
- Planetarium Shows, 11:15 am, noon, 1 & 2 pm – Embark on an outer space adventure. (Additional fee).
