Invention Celebration of Muslim civilization

Saturday, August 5, 2017  |  11 a.m. — 5 p.m.

Cost: Museum General Admission

Join MOSH, in partnership with the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens’ exhibit, Ink, Silk and Gold: Islamic Treasures from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, for an educational day of discovery as we look at how Muslim culture has contributed to inventions that we use today.

Scheduled Activities:

11:15 A.M.  |  1:15 P.M.  |  3:15 P.M.

Film Screening of 1001 Inventions and the Library of Secrets. Run time: 15 min.

11:30 A.M.  |  1:30 P.M.  |  3:30 P.M.

JEA Science Theater Presents: Golden Age of Muslim civilization & Modern Science

Ever wonder how our eyes perceive light and color? Or why we have the scientific method? Learn these answers and more as we explore the scientific inquiry and advancements during the Golden Age of Muslim civilization through modern day experiments!

12 P.M.  |  2 P.M.  |  4 P.M.

Activity Stations:  Step into an inventor’s shoes with some hands-on activities that originated from the Muslim civilization!