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Visit the John C. Freeman Weather Museum

Presented by John C. Freeman Weather Museum at John C. Freeman Weather Museum

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The goal of the Weather Museum is to make the community weather-wise and to encourage math and science eduation through weather. By visiting this unique museum, guests will learn about the many different aspects of weather, including science, history, and safety.

Exhibits include:

Weather Studio
Make your own weather forecast at the WRC Weather Studio! Report your forecast from a blizzard, flood, thunderstorm, or hurricane just like the pros! For just $10, you can take home your own DVD to show your family and friends.

Climates of the World
View different climates in our custom built terrariums while you learn about the global cycles of El Nino and La Nina. Plus, coloring and cloud picture making for the kids!

Hurricanes, Cyclones, & Typhoons
View satellite and radar images of hurricanes that have affected the Gulf Coast including Hurricanes Katrina & Rita. Also in this exhibit, find out where the storm surge would go along the upper Texas Coast with a Category 5 hurricane.

Weather Wizard Corner
See experiments performed by meteorologists and museum staff demonstrating how Mother Nature works in this interactive section of the museum.

Tornadoes
See a real-life simulation of a tornado, learn how they form and how to stay safe.

How much do you know about weather? Try your luck at challenging weather trivia!

Video Room
View current and classic tornado and hurricane footage and learn the basics of weather in the Museum's video room.

Weather History
Understand and learn about the history of meteorology by seeing how weather forecasting techniques and equipment have changed throughout the years.

Weather Sphere
Using this 3D digital globe, view and explore images including satellite loops of past hurricane seasons, plate tectonics, satellite tracking, the solar system, and much more!