This summer the Perot Museum is offering guests two new experiences. First, join Jeff Bridges in, Dream Big: Engineering Our World, the first film of its kind for IMAX? and giant-screen theaters that enlightens and transforms the way we think about engineering. From the world?s tallest buildings, to the Great Wall of China, to underwater robots, solar cars and smart cities, Dream Big celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small.
The movie shows viewers how fearless engineers push the limits of innovation in unexpected and amazing ways. Containing inspiring stories of true grit, aspiration, and extraordinary visuals, the movie leaves the audience awestruck. Dream Big reveals the compassion and creativity that drive engineers, through hell or high water, to create better lives for people and a more sustainable future. ?The Dude?s? narration of the film and breathtaking cinematography offer a front-row investigation of the world’s most impressive modern marvels guaranteed to entertain adults and children alike.
Next, the Perot takes you into the interworking world of the Mayans in Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed. In this exhibit, you?ll discover the Mesoamerican civilization noted for its hieroglyphic script?the only known fully developed writing system of the pre-Columbian Americas?as well as for its art, architecture, mathematics, daily life, calendar, and astronomical system.
Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed contains hands-on exhibits to decipher hieroglyphs, design patterns, build arches, explore an underworld cave, ancient burial site, a mural room and more. This highly interactive exhibition also contains over 250 artifacts. This summer the Perot Museum offers escape-the-heat programming inviting visitors to discover the histories that unite us and dreams that propel civilization forward.
For more information please visit:?http://www.perotmuseum.org