The Barn @ The Inner Harbor
When I peered into The Barn this past Friday, I was surprised to see something that looked like a shuttle ship from the original show, Star Trek. Whether it was intentionally designed to look that way or not, it was the last thing that I expected to see there. It turns out that the shuttle is actually a working Venturer simulator where visitors can pay a couple bucks to find out how it feels to ride a Harrier Jump-Jet. I also discovered that there was a pretty radical (and dangerous) looking experimental helicopter contraption (X-Ron 1 Rotorcycle Helicopter) hanging from the ceiling. I'm sure that both kids and adults will get a kick out of some of these exhibits. There's plenty of information to go along with all of the displays too.
As far as why this exhibit area looks like a barn? When the Commercial Slip was being planned, The Barn was designed after a typical metal shed-like barn that would have originally been found in the area surrounding the Erie Canal Terminus. It was built as an inexpensive way to house some of the military displays behind the brick museum. It works as an enclosed addition to the Super Yard, mostly featuring items that could not withstand the outdoor elements.
Don't forget to pick up a customized set of dog tags for the '08 Red Cross Mash Bash party while you're there!
For more information on exhibits at The Barn, along with hours of operation, just click here. For more information on the Military Park, check out this post. To see waht you can expect in coming months, click here. And here's a bit more on the park. Or check out a look at the CanalSide vision. And more here.
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al-alo
i recently took a friend who just returned from the navy threw the park. overall it was well worth the visit. however, i felt that overall, the interpretive elements were lacking.
in the main building, the interpretive signage and exhibits were clearly a in-house, and somewhat homemade affair. the overall impression i had was that the interior spaces were an afterthought (or funding had run out).
the artifacts themselves (ie, a plane, iraqi equipment, maps) makes an imposing and memorable impression. however, without a professional, concise and clear explanation i moved the main building relatively quickly. i imagine that somebody who wasnt a museum nerd or very interested in the topics presented would only give this space a 5 minute visit.
i hope a new exhibit plan is in the works, and this was just a temporary arrangement, although there was nothing to indicate that.
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al-alo
i took my navy friend through the park not threw. sry 'bout that. me not grammar goodly.
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carl
your right, just look at the interior of that place. Ive seen better interiors in a costco.
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