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We at the Corps of Engineers do a lot of exhibits like this.  Have you
thought of using LED lights in a watershed-type display? 


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Carol Ryan
Interpretive Services & Outreach Program Leader
Rivers Project Office/National Great Rivers Museum
PO Box 337
Alton, IL  62002
(618) 462-6979
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Hi Jane,

What are you trying to show, and what are you trying to avoid by not using
water?  If you want a dynamic display, but you're trying to keep things from
getting wet, maybe you could try smoke.  If you want a static display, using
epoxy or something like what was mentioned earlier might be your best bet.

Phil Keck
Museum of Science and Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL  60637-2093
(773) 753-1378


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Our museum is developing an exhibit related to our neighboring river and we
are looking for ways to represent the river in a hands-on way without using
water.  Has anyone ever seen an exhibit that uses another material to
effectively take the place of water in showing a flow pattern?
Thanks! Jane ________________________________________
Jane Bard
Director of Education
The Children's Museum of Portsmouth
280 Marcy Street
Portsmouth, NH  03801
603-436-3853
603-436-7706 fax

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