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WIN A CLASSIC GYROSCOPE!
at the ANNUAL, INTERNATIONAL
GYROSCOPE CONTESTS
& DEMONSTRATIONS*
+ see odd gyroscopes from the museums world-class collection
Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 6 pm
(then visit the museum itself at 7 pm, separate admission)
OR Sunday September 14, 2008 at 1 pm
(then visit the museum itself at 2 pm, separate admission)
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Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum tour & Hands-on program
following the contest: more fun! Separate admission.
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Gyroscopes are in the top family, with spinning skills and timing beyond many tops.
See antique & modern gyroscopes, try experiments that demonstrate
gyroscopic stability and power, then watch or enter the contest.
Gyroscopes are important in our lives as this force is used in navigation, space travel,
and everyday activities. See rare and unique toy gyroscopes, antique to modern,
from many countries; play with a classic gyroscope, try experiments that demonstrate
gyroscopic stability and power, and enter the optional contest.
$5 admission per person, all ages, every age (birth to great-grandpa.).
Session best for ages 6-106. Free parking.
Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, 533 Milwaukee Av,
historic downtown Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 763-3946
THE GYROSCOPE CONTEST:
DIVISION A LONGEST SPINNING, we provide the gyroscope
DIVISION B TRICKS, bring your own gyro(s)
(start practicing..a few ideas..)
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GYROSCOPE CLASS : anytime, schedule this learning and fun for 8 or more people! Learn to use these science toys, ages 6-106, includes a classic metal gyroscope to keep! Children may attend without an adult, or families enjoy this together. You must call ahead to register. (OR This workshop can be offered by appointment anytime throughout the year with 8 or more participants. Great for a birthday party workshop! Call us for details and fees.
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GET YOUR OWN GYROSCOPES:
More than 10 different types of toy gyroscopes are for sale in our gift shop. Our museum collection is of toy and collectible gyroscopes from around the world.
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NEWS RELEASE and all of the details:
SCIENTIFIC SPIN AND BALANCE FUN........
TOY GYROSCOPE CONTEST
Families and children can launch gyroscopes at the hands-on demonstration and then watch or take part in the International Gyroscope Contest on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 6 pm OR Sunday September 14, 2008 at 1 pm , in downtown historic Burlington, Wisconsin. The contest winner receives a classic gyroscope to keep. Gyroscopes are in the spinning top family and were invented in 1852 by Foucault, a French physicist. Gyroscopes are amazing to play and experiment with, as they can be balanced in surprising ways and places. They are a mechanical, fast spinning top suspended in a framework causing the mass to maintain a fixed direction and spin longer than typical tops.
Event admission is just $5 per person, for the event including the demonstration and contest. The event is best for ages 5 to 105, and children must be with an adult. Visitors may want to stay after the contest on either Saturday or Sunday for the famous tour and program at the Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, with a separate fee.
The demonstration will include a traditional gyroscope, one that contains water, and an antique style gyro. Gyroscope Contest has two divisions: longest spin time and tricks. The Top Museum provides the gyroscope for the timed division for ages 6-adult, and participants bring or buy their own for the trick divisions. Ten different types are for sale in the museum gift shop, new and antique.
Gyroscopes are often thought of just a toy, but gyroscopes are used in navigation, missiles, space exploration, robotics, Segway scooter, and in every plane we fly in.
Then visitors have the perfect option or staying for the famous tour and hands-on program at the Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum tour at 7 pm on Saturday or 2 pm on Sunday. The program & show is $11 per person, all ages. Call ahead to reserve tickets, as space is limited. The 2.5 hour museum program includes seeing 2,000 tops, yo-yos, and gyroscopes on exhibit; videos; more than 35 hands-on top games and experiments to try; an I Spy Hunt with a prize, plus a live show by the Tops Expert. The museum is for ages 5-105, not younger, and all children must be with an adult. The museum is 533 Milwaukee Av, downtown Burlington, Wisconsin; where parking is free. Visit www.topmuseum.org for driving directions. Reservations can be made by calling (262) 763-3946.
CALENDAR LISTING
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Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 6 pm
INTERNATIONAL GYROSCOPE CONTEST win a gyroscope, see antique gyroscopes, see gyro tricks. $5 to enter or watch, children must be with an adult. Call ahead. (262) 763-3946 533 Milwaukee Av, downtown Burlington, Wisconsin free parking
Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 7 pm
SPINNING TOP MUSEUM TOUR & SHOW: 2.5 hour fun program: 2,000 item exhibit; videos; play with more than 35 hands-on top games and experiments; plus a live show by the Top Expert. For ages 4-104, children must be with an adult. $11 admission. Call ahead. (262) 763-3946 533 Milwaukee Av, downtown Burlington, Wisconsin free parking www.topmuseum.org
Sunday September 14, 2008 at 1 pm
INTERNATIONAL GYROSCOPE CONTEST win a gyroscope, see antique gyroscopes, see gyro tricks. $5 to enter or watch, children must be with an adult. Call ahead. (262) 763-3946 533 Milwaukee Av, downtown Burlington, Wisconsin free parking
Sunday September 14, 2008 at 2 pm
SPINNING TOP MUSEUM TOUR & SHOW: 2.5 hour fun program: 2,000 item exhibit; videos; play with more than 35 hands-on top games and experiments; plus a live show by the Top Expert. For ages 4-104, children must be with an adult. $11 admission. Call ahead. (262) 763-3946 533 Milwaukee Av, downtown Burlington, Wisconsin free parking www.topmuseum.org
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