ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions. ***************************************************************************** Urbis, here in Manchester, UK features life in a number of cities http://www.urbis.org.uk/ Some reviews: http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g187069-d254527-r1775730-Urbis-Manchester_Greater_Manchester_England.html http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Greater_Manchester/Manchester-308843/Things_To_Do-Manchester-Urbis-BR-1.html Most seem more positive about the building than about its content... But, what defines 'a successful visitor centre'? Reviewers finding the exhibits as memorable as the architecture? Repeat visits? [log in to unmask] * http://www.interactives.co.uk * Give people facts and you feed their minds for an hour. Awaken curiosity and they feed their own minds for a lifetime. * Ian Russell *********************************************************************** More information about the Informal Science Education Network and the Association of Science-Technology Centers may be found at http://www.astc.org. To remove your e-mail address from the ISEN-ASTC-L list, send the message SIGNOFF ISEN-ASTC-L in the BODY of a message to [log in to unmask]