Category: Escape Velocity 2016 Highlights

  • Science Channel Joins Escape Velocity as Media Partner

    Science Channel Joins Escape Velocity as Media Partner

    It’s been another busy month for us at the Museum of Science Fiction as we prepare for Escape Velocity which is now about two months away! We’re announcing more spectacular guests and activities almost every week it seems, all to make this the premier science fiction convention in the world! Check out just some of the…

  • Gigi Edgley to be at Escape Velocity!

    Gigi Edgley to be at Escape Velocity!

    Actress Gigi Edgley, better known as Farscape’s ‘Chiana’ will be at Escape Velocity for its entire three-day run! In addition to her role as Chiana, the street-smart Nebari from cult science fiction series Farscape, Edgley has an extensive list of film and television credits. You may know her from The Starter Wife, Rescue Special Ops,…

  • Roddenberry and Nimoy coming to Escape Velocity for Star Trek’s 50th Anniversary

    Roddenberry and Nimoy coming to Escape Velocity for Star Trek’s 50th Anniversary

      Hello science fictions fans! We’re bringing you another round of Escape Velocity updates – now about 100 days away. Expect the updates to start coming in at warp speed as we get closer to opening day on July 1. Tickets and discount hotel rooms are still available on our Kickstarter campaign for 5 more days, so…

  • Roddenberry to Speak at Escape Velocity

    Roddenberry to Speak at Escape Velocity

    Rod Roddenberry, the son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, will speak about his father’s legacy as the series celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, as well as his work as president of the Roddenberry Foundation. Press release: Roddenberry to Speak at Escape Velocity

  • Wanna 3D print your next car or pilot a starship?

    Wanna 3D print your next car or pilot a starship?

    Hello science fictions fans!Since our last transmission, there have been a lot of developments at the Museum of Science Fiction as we prepare for Escape Velocity in July. Summer may feel far, far away thanks to the cold weather we’ve been having, but we are now 127 days away from our inaugural world’s fair/science fiction…

  • There’s gonna be a real jet pack there?

    There’s gonna be a real jet pack there?

    Greetings science fiction fans! As launch time for Escape Velocity is now T-minus five months and counting, we’re going to send more frequent updates about the convention and the Museum’s activities. We’re so excited about everything that’s happening right now and we’d like to share the news with you each month. A new segment of…

  • CubeSat Competition

    CubeSat Competition

    The Museum of Science Fiction believes that science fiction is rich with ideas that can serve as a springboard for curiosity and project-based learning activities. Based on the belief that science fiction holds educational value for all ages, the Museum and its partner organizations will endeavor to develop and tailor our educational competitions to appeal…

  • At the White House for Astronomy Night

    At the White House for Astronomy Night

    The Museum of Science Fiction and Cornell University were invited to the White House this evening for Astronomy Night to announce a competition for high school students to get their CubeSat project launched into space. Based on the belief that science fiction, curiosity, and project-based learning holds educational value for all ages, the Museum of…

  • Children’s National Receives $1 for Every Ticket Sold

    Children’s National Receives $1 for Every Ticket Sold

    Escape Velocity is pleased to designate Children’s National as the official event beneficiary. Children’s National Health System, based in Washington, DC, has been serving the nation’s children since 1870. Children’s National is Magnet® designated, and was ranked among the top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report 2015-16. Home to the Children’s Research…

  • Museum membership for holiday gifts !!!

    Museum membership for holiday gifts !!!

    We’ve accomplished so much will so little . . . A Museum membership card is a great holiday gift idea for you or your favorite sci fi fan – and it can help spread the word. Please visit our membership page: http://www.museumofsciencefiction.org/join Membership purchases received before December 17 should arrive by Christmas eve. As a…