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This is a subset of clips within the Exploratorium TV archive which are recommended for the Press. We've organized preview clips of exhibits, events, and b-roll, along with related press releases and website links for easy reference. Please visit the Exploratorium Press Center for the latest press releases, press kits, and image sets, and to sign up for our press information list.

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After Dark:  Red (Video)
00:02:00
An homage to the color of passion and pageantry, Red featured special presentations, classic exhibits, and fiery performances by San Francisco’s Theatre Flamenco.

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Science in the City:  Cable Cars (Video)
Like the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco's cable cars are world-renowned as emblems of our city. Join us for a ride down Hyde Street as we investigate what makes these historic cars go—and more importantly, stop—on the steep hills of San Francisco. To learn more visit the Cable Car Museum website: http://www.cablecarmuseum.org/index.html

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Exploratorium at the Piers:  Pier 15 Construction Timelapse (Video)
00:01:51
Construction of Pier 15 from March 11th through May 27th of 2011. Images courtesy of Nibbi Construction. Music by Wayne Grim.

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Exploratorium at the Piers:  Observatory Construction Timelapse (Video)
00:01:33
Construction of the Observatory at Piers 15 & 17 from April 12th through April 27th of 2011. Images courtesy of Nibbi Construction. Music by Wayne Grim.

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Color:  ColorFest Demonstration: Oaxacan Dyes And Textiles (Video)
01:00
Join us for a preview of Oaxacan artisans that will be visiting the Exploratorium this summer as part of Colorfest!

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Fabricated Realities:  Exploratorium in Second Life (Video)
00:13:35
Made by the Exploratorium's Teacher Institute, this "machinima"--a film made entirely in a virtual world, highlights the exhibits and recent events in Second Life on the Exploratorium Island and 'Sploland sims.

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Exploratorium at the Piers:  Piles at the Piers (Video)
00:03:16
In January and February of 2011, the first of the large 72" in diameter piles were driven 160 feet in to the sea floor at Piers 15 and 17 in San Francisco, the new home of the Exploratorium. These new piles were installed between the two piers and along the south apron of Pier 15. In early March, the steel casings were filled with concrete.

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Exploratorium at the Piers:  Connector Building Demolition at the Piers (Video)
00:03:18
Construction at the Exploratorium's new home on the Embarcadero began in October 2010. Over a three day span in November 2010, the existing non-historic connector building on the east end of Piers 15 and 17 was demolished, revealing for the first time in 55 years a view out to the Bay.

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Exploratorium at the Piers:  Groundbreaking at the Piers (Video)
00:02:20
The Exploratorium celebrated its future home at Piers 15 and 17 in San Francisco with an official groundbreaking ceremony and festivities on October 19, 2010.

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Exploratorium at the Piers:  Pier 15 Interviews and Animations (Video)
00:03:11
This video includes interviews with Exploratorium Executive Director Dr. Dennis Bartels and Exploratorium Chairman of the Board George Cogan about Piers 15 and 17, as well as a fly-through animation of the future home of the Exploratorium.

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