THE MOST FEATURES HOWE CAVERNS

The underground world of Howe Caverns is featured in the new Earth Science Discovery Cave at the MOST (Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology) in Syracuse.

The recently opened, 3,000-square-foot exhibit contains 10 major themed areas, with one dedicated to cave formations including stalagmites and stalactites and their association with water, with a panel showcasing formations in Howe Caverns.

The $1 million exhibit features a limestone cave with dripping water and cool, damp air – just like Howe Caverns.

“We began working with the MOST in November, sharing with them images of the cave,” said Howe Caverns’ General Manager Robert Holt. “By offering this cave experience to its visitors, the MOST will certainly foster a better understanding of the wonders of New York’s underground worlds,” Mr. Holt said.
Howe Caverns is a living, limestone cave. The largest cave open to the public in the Northeast, it is the second most-visited natural attraction in New York State. (Niagara Falls is first.)

“Here at the MOST, we try to encourage children of every age to explore not only caves, but also the many marvels found in nature,” said Dr. Peter W. Plumley, Exhibits Project Manager at the MOST. “Our goal is to spark interest so that they’ll continue their learning by, perhaps, exploring Howe Caverns and other natural attractions in person,” he said.

In the Earth Science Discovery Cave, visitors can choose a route based on their interest and ability. The exhibit features a number of hands-on activities that focus on geology including stalactites, rock formations and water. Other displays focus on fossils, the Earth’s crust and other geological forces. A waterfall inside the MOST demonstrates how these natural wonders are formed.
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The MOST, Central New York’s hands-on science and technology center, is located at 500 South Franklin Street in Syracuse’s Armory Square and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.. It also is home to the Bristol IMAX® Omnitheater. For more information about the Earth Science Discovery Cave and other exhibits at the MOST, visit www.most.org.

Howe Caverns is located halfway between Albany and Cooperstown and is open all year, closing only for Thanksgiving and Christmas days. It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the winter season.

Additional information, including a virtual tour and special overnight packages, is available on the Howe Caverns website, www.howecaverns.com. or visitors may call 518-296-8900 for more information.

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