Minnetrista Gets Gross with exhibit, Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body

Sometimes it's stinky, sometimes it's crusty, and sometimes it's slimy. Explore why your body produces mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly and stinky gunk at Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at Minnetrista February 2 - April 27.

Based on the best-selling book Grossology, this exhibition uses sophisticated animatronics and imaginative exhibits to tell you the good, the bad and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor and much more.

Grossology is a collaboration between Science World, Advanced Exhibits, and Grossology author Sylvia Branzei. As a teacher, writer, curriculum designer and microbiologist, Branzei explains the concept of Grossology as a learning tool.

"This is science in disguise," Branzei says. "If we teach students in their own words, they'll understand better and actually learn something."

Admission is $4 child/student, $6 senior and $7 adult. Exhibit hours are Mon. - Sat.,
9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

For more information, call (765) 282-4848, visit www.minnetrista.net, or visit the Grossology tour Web site at www.grossologytour.com.


Grossology Exhibit Features

• "Her Grossness" will introduce you to Grossology at the gallery entrance.

• Take a "Tour du Nose" to explore 10 nasal features, including how your snoot acts as an air filter, a smell sensor and a mucus producer.

• Play the pinball game “Gas Attack” by scoring off bumpers dressed up as food items
that cause gas.

• Mimic the build up of acid indigestion by causing the "Burp Machine" to release a
giant belch.

• Play "Urine: The Game" to explore the role of the kidney in a virtual reality experience.

• Take a ride on the GI slide, climb a large-scale replica of human skin, and discover other mysterious ways your body’s biology does what it needs to do to keep you healthy.


Special Events for lots of REALLY GROSS fun!

Get Your GROSS On! (For Grown-ups Only)
Friday, February 22 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Join us for a night of after-work, grown-up, gross-out fun! Complimentary drink, tasty treats, and an exploration of everything gross, featuring the exhibit, Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body.

Play Gas Attack pinball
Take a Tour du Nose
Ride the GI Slide,
Find Out YU Stink and more

$10 per person
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 15. Call 282-4848 to make your reservation.

It'll be gross, but it'll be fun. Don’t miss it!

Grossology Fun Day for Families
Saturday, March 29 1 - 4 p.m.

See the exhibit and discover everything you ever wanted to know (or didn’t want to know) about how and why your body does the gross things it does. Join us for an afternoon of hands-on grossology in action for the whole family. Check www.minnetrista.net for updates and details. Included with paid admission ($4 child/student; $6 senior; $7 adult).


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Located along historic White River, Minnetrista includes 40 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, a modern museum facility, an historic home, Nature Area, numerous sculptures, and a portion of the Cardinal Greenway. Minnetrista serves East Central Indiana with dynamic community activities and exhibits that honor and reflect its natural and cultural heritage. For more information about Minnetrista, visit www.minnetrista.net.