[accessibleimage] Re: Tactile Dome Exploratorium San Francisco

Hello:

     I recall going through the Tactile Dome. It was an interesting 
experience. Since I am totally blind, it wasn't much of a challenge to get 
through. If I recall correctly, you crawled up a passage using a fish net 
and rope for hand holds. In corners were cold pipes and other things to 
touch. You then slid down a passage, and landed on the "bouncing floor". 
This was a large air filled cushion that was pressurized by a large fan. 
After more crawling, you fell into a huge box of beans. This was probably 5 
or seven feet square, and filled at least a foot deep with beans. After the 
first time through, the group sat in the entrance room, and talked about 
their experiences. You could go through the maze several times in the 
alotted 90 minutes. One thing all participants had to do was to take off 
their shoes. Now that I think of this exhibit, it must have been a mess to 
clean.

Regards,

Robert

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