January 2010

Opening in IMAX: Sharks | Jan. 15
Presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau, SHARKS is a breathtaking film experience that offers audiences an astonishing up-close encounter with the Lions and Tigers of the Ocean. Come face-to-face with a multitude of shark species, including the Great White, Hammerhead and Whale Shark. Witness them as they really are not wicked man-eating creatures, but wild, fascinating and endangered animals that have been in existence since a million years before dinosaurs roamed the earth.

Opening weekend activities include a VIP Dinner & Movie package on Friday, Jan. 15 (see below for details) and family-fun activities on Saturday, Jan. 16, including:

• games
• digging for sharks teeth
• Cold Stone Creamery samples
• prizes and giveaways
• sharks displays
• complimentary passes to Marineland (limited number available)
• special presentations by Sharks Directory of Photography Gavin McKinney before 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. shows
• opportunity for autographs from McKinney

For more information on this film, please visit the IMAX section of the Web site.

Meet Sharks Director of Photography | Jan. 15
Enjoy a VIP Dinner & Movie Package that includes dinner at Fairways Cafe, a Q&A Session with Sharks Directory of Photography Gavin McKinney and admission to the film. The buffet dinner will be available from 5:45-6:45 p.m., followed by the special presentation by McKinney at 7 p.m. and the feature presentation of Sharks at 7:30 p.m.The package also includes:

• an autographed poster
• authentic Florida and African sharks teeth
• authentic Sharks viewfinder
• complimentary admission to Marineland
• prizes from Marineland and Gander Mountain

Tickets are available to the general public at $15 for adults and $12 for children (Movie Club Members are $10/adult and $7/children). To make reservations for this special event, please call (904) 940-4010. General admission is available for the film only at regular price.

2009 Inductee Exhibits
Now open in the museum's Shell Hall are the 2009 Inductee Exhibits.  Featuring the 2009 Class of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Christy O'Connor, José María Olazábal and Lanny Wadkins, the exhibits feature their inspirational stories accompanied by personal and professional memorabilia, awards and treasures they have accumulated over the years. More on the Inductee Exhibits

"Bob Hope: Shanks for the Memory"
The World Golf Hall of Fame is featuring one of golf’s greatest ambassadors in a special exhibition, “Bob Hope: Shanks for the Memory,” which tells the story of his life, entertainment career, relationship with U.S. Presidents, and his devotion to the men and women of the military, as well as his lifelong love affair with golf. The exhibit features more than 300 vintage images, 400 artifacts, more than two hours of video, and a unique audio tour that includes comments from Dolores, Linda and  Bob Hope as well as clips from his radio broadcasts and tributes from celebrities and Hall of Fame members.
“Bob Hope: Shanks for the Memory” is the Hall of Fame’s showcase member exhibition throughout 2010 and offers the largest collection of Bob Hope memorabilia ever available on public display.

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