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10/02/2019

Learn All About Bones at Skeletown

LEARN ALL ABOUT BONES AT SKELETOWN IN THE MOODY GARDENS’ DISCOVERY MUSEUM

Interactive exhibit shows the integral role bones play in the human body

GALVESTON, TEXAS — The hip bone is connected to the…thigh bone. There are 206 bones that compile the human skeletal system and Skeletown, opening Oct. 5 in the Discovery Pyramid, will explore them all.

Skeletown will provide guests with the opportunity to see authentic bones from both animal and human specimens. The exhibit will examine bone biology, bone health and the part that bones play in cultures all around the world.

The exhibit gets its name from the various areas within it that resemble what would be found in a small town. It features a Health Center to teach about the repair of broken bones, a pond to explore the skeletal system of various animals like frogs, and food truck to explore how heathy eating and exercising helps keep bones healthy.

Also in the exhibit is a cultural center designed to educate and enlighten guests about the various roles that bones play in everyday life around the world. This includes cultures that have made toys from bones, those that have altered their bodies for beauty throughout history and the myths that shroud unidentified bones.

“We are excited to welcome guests to explore Skeletown,” said Moody Gardens President and CEO John Zendt. “The exhibit provides a great scientific message in a fun, interactive way and we hope we can educate and inspire visitors to live healthier lives and understand the role bones play in cultures all around the world.”

Admission to Skeletown is $14.95 for adults, $12.95 for seniors and children, and children 3 and under are free.
For more information call 409-744-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.org.

Moody Gardens® is a public, non-profit, educational destination utilizing nature in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation, and research.

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Maddie Collins
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Phone: 409-683-4256

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Phone: 409-683-4249

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