G.WIZ - The Science Museum

Vue d'ensemble

G.WIZ (Gulfcoast Wonder & Imagination Zone) - began as the Gulf Coast World of Science (GCWS) in December 1990. In October 1991, the GCWS opened to the public with 1,000 square feet and just ten hands-on exhibits. GCWS was soon granted membership in the Association of Science & Technology Centers (ASTC) and ten months later GCWS expanded to 6,000 feet.

In May 1993, recognizing the educational and cultural value the science center added to the community, the Sarasota City Commission voted to provide GCWS with a new permanent home, the former Selby Library building. In December 1997, the city commission reconfirmed its commitment to provide the bay front facility to the science center and a 20-year lease for the building was signed in January 1998.

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updated 01/2013 by SCOPE Volunteer