Periodic Museum of the Elements
Periodic Museum of the Elements
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Kevin
Spokane, WA3 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
For someone with a limited science background this display was very engaging. The “table” showed small examples of an element and items it was used in. A touch screen tablet with in-depth descriptions of elements was a plus.
Written 9 September 2023
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Hoang V. Pham
Greencastle, IN4 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
Located in the Julian Science building, a property of DePauw University, this “museum” represents one of the most instrumental discovery in the field of Classical Chemistry - The law of periodic trends which dictates the properties of most (with few exceptions on elements of Group 3 and 6) chemical elements, discovered by the pioneer Dmitri Mendeleev. Who says Trotskyists are good for nothing huh? Anyway, I visited this place on a cold winter night while cramming for my upcoming exams, and, stunned by its scientific beauty, found myself admiring the period table for a whole 30 seconds. Damn, what a feeling!
11/10 would cram for my exams again
11/10 would cram for my exams again
Written 1 October 2018
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mfun21
Chesterton, IN21 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
I read about this display online and since we have two kids who are really into chemistry and the elements right now, AND we were taking a road trip through the area we figured why not stop. The display is located in the Julian Science Center at DePauw University. It is the creation of Max Whitby and Theodore Gray and features actual samples of each element for viewing. They are arranged in the order of the periodic table.
Even as a non-chemistry-inclined adult, I enjoyed this museum-quality display. Besides featuring a raw sample of the element, many of the displays also feature real-life examples: Pepto-Bismol in the Bismuth display, for example. The kids really liked it and spent quite a bit of time studying it. It was a great way to make the elements that they can recite to me from memory into something tangible for them.
The display is free and accessible to the public as long as the University buildings are open. It was definitely worth a stop on our way through town!
Even as a non-chemistry-inclined adult, I enjoyed this museum-quality display. Besides featuring a raw sample of the element, many of the displays also feature real-life examples: Pepto-Bismol in the Bismuth display, for example. The kids really liked it and spent quite a bit of time studying it. It was a great way to make the elements that they can recite to me from memory into something tangible for them.
The display is free and accessible to the public as long as the University buildings are open. It was definitely worth a stop on our way through town!
Written 16 June 2016
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DallasDad
dallas,tx95 contributions
Nov 2014 • Family
We were on a trip to Indianapolis and decided to stop on the way and see this unique exhibit at DePauw University. The university and campus is quite nice, but the Julian Science Center is exceptional and our kids really enjoyed it. The exhibit is located on an upper hallway in an area with lots of students and professors and classes going on. We were greeted by a member of the university staff who was thrilled that we brought our kids by. She even took out her pet Madagascar roaches and let our kids hold them. They were impressed. Although it is the largest exhibit, the Periodic Museum of the Element is not the only thing to see while you are there. They have a piece of the original ENIAC computer, the head of Stan, a T-Rex , and various gems and minerals on display. We all had a great time. Since this is not a traditional "museum", it might be best to check their website and/or call ahead to see if there will be anyone there to answer questions for you. Also, their website does request that you call ahead if your group is larger than five people. The display was created by Max Whitby of the Red Green & Blue Company Ltd of London and Theo Gray of Wolfram Research Inc. in Illinois. Definitely a fun stop not too far from Indianapolis.
Written 19 December 2014
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beebefamilydckl
Morton, IL10 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
My husband and I were at the Depauw campus for a soccer game and enjoyed finding this exhibit In between games. Very interesting.
Written 1 September 2018
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ChemTeacherTraveller
Ypsilanti, MI741 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
I was looking for a short, neat "stretch my legs" stop on a road trip and saw this listed online. It's not a museum; it's just a beautiful display cabinet of samples of each of the elements of the periodic table. It's on the third floor at the top of the stairs in the Julian Science Center at DePauw University. I am a chemistry teacher and loved examining each square! It's free and open when the building is open. I parked a few blocks away and walked.
Written 3 August 2018
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EagleTravel29
Indianapolis, IN371 contributions
Feb 2017 • Friends
A very nice presentation of the periodic table. Clearly presented and easy to access in the DePauw University science building. And it is free!
Written 3 October 2017
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