At the Museum - 'Sci-Fi: The Final Frontier'

It will be a ‘beam me up, Scotty’ moment when Utah State University’s Museum of Anthropology explores the worlds of Star Wars and Star Trek.

“Sci-Fi: The Final Frontier” is the topic of the next Saturdays at the Museum activity Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Activities will show how current culture has changed via these amazing works of science fiction, event organizers said. Museum visitors can learn about how modern technologies have evolved from the worlds of Star Wars and Star Trek. Visitors can learn their Klingon name, or make a hand puppet of Admiral Ackbar.

Museum visitors will also have a chance to watch Star Wars Tech, a documentary on the technology of Star Wars to be shown at noon and at 2 p.m. participants can watch Modern Marvels: Star Trek Tech. A costume contest will be at 1 p.m. for both Star Wars and Star Trek costumes, with the winners receiving Aggie Ice Cream.

So, everyone is invited to grab their universal translator, brush up on their Wookie and enjoy a fun-filled day with the whole family, the Saturday event organizer said.

“It’s amazing how much these two iconic series have changed the way we live today,” said Eric Arthur, museum patron. “Much of the technology we enjoy now has either been inspired by or driven forward thanks to Star Wars and Star Trek.”

Community members, as well as Utah State students, can visit the museum during its operating hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Funding for the Saturday events is provided by a grant from the United States Institute of Museum and Library Services. More information about the IMLS is available online.

The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252. Admission is free. For Saturday activities, free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building.

For more information about this event, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum website.

The Museum of Anthropology is part of the Anthropology Program at USU in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Related links:

• USU Anthropology Program
• USU Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology
• USU College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Source: Museum of Anthropology

Contact: USU Museum of Anthropology, (435) 797-7545, anthro.museum@usu.edu