WOW Update - March 22, 2009

The WOW has Opened its Doors

Children learning about insects hands-on with a guest from the Bohart Entomology Museum.

The Grand Opening of the World of Wonders Science Museum was held on March 7-8.  The opening was a huge success with over 500 visitors in attendance each day.   

Grand Opening events included Wild Things wildlife show, Clifford the Big Red Dog, unique insects from Bohart Entomology Museum, wild finger foods from Scooters California Grill and Mad Scientist science experiments. The Lodi Library, Micke Grove Zoo and Oak Grove Nature Center also helped to make the whole weekend a wonderful success.

A special thank you to Amtrak for their donation of free companion tickets and the grand prize of 4 round trip tickets on Amtrak between Lodi and Los Angeles.  The WOW museum would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you, including the WOW volunteers, who made the Grand Opening a perfect Lift-Off.

The WOW Ribbon Cutting.  From left-to-right: Jerry Fry, Randall Blank, Barbara den Hartog, Corey Daniel, Wally Sandelin, Sally Snyde, Kathy Wooton, Walt Wolterstorff, Christina Wilson and Dan Ingrum.

Rent the Museum for your Next Party, Field Study Trip

Have your own special birthday party at the World of Wonders Science Museum.  Birthday parties may be booked on Saturday or Sunday.  Also, field study trips are now available Wednesday through Friday. Dr. WOW and his colleagues will be assisting future engineers and scientists with hands-on activities that will wow and amaze. Contact the museum to reserve science fun time!

Science On the Green Golf Tournament

Spring is here and in just two weeks, the WOW’s Second Annual “Science on the Green” Golf Tournament at the Woodbridge Golf and Country Club is the place to be for all dedicated and aspiring golfers. 

On Monday, April 6, come out and enjoy a beautiful day of golf, food, prizes and camaraderie! Your $150 entry fee includes green fee with cart, lunch and a delicious dinner in the club house. 

Event Flyer · Registration form

The WOW needs your support to make this our best golf tournament ever!  If you are not a golfer but would like to participate, become a hole sponsor or donate raffle items. 

Please contact Barbara den Hartog, 209-327-2201, or call the WOW, 209-368-0969.  All proceeds benefit the World of Wonders Science Museum.  See you on the greens!

Come, Be Amazed and WOW'd

The WOW will be open every day 10am-5pm during spring break, March 14-29 and Easter break, April 4-11, closed Easter Sunday.

After this, the WOW will be open every weekend starting April 18.  And as soon as we have the funds, we will open full time. 

Admission is $4 for children 2-17, $6 for adults, and $5 for seniors (60+) and college student (18+) with ID.  You can contact us at 209.368.0WOW (0969), or visit our website, for membership information.

Thank you, 

Your dedicated World of Wonders Science Museum Board of Directors and Officers and enthusiastic volunteers.