3 Good Reasons to Visit Petrosains!

Reason 1: A Chance To Get on An Oil Platform

Grab this rare opportunity to visit and imagine how life is on an oil platform. It's unique because it's the ONLY oil platform in a shopping mall! No need to travel hours on a helicopter to get on it.. This is one of our main attractions & is always a favourite among our visitors. The scenery and environment is the closest you can get to being on a real one! It's not easy to get a chance to be on one unless you work offshore, you know.

The oil platform is divided into 3 main areas which are the production area, drilling area and the crew quarters. You will see many huge yellow pillars with a diameter of 2 metres, also known as 'jackets' that hold up the oil platform on the surface of the sea. Lots of drilling equipment with information on it are displayed too. Have you ever wondered who works on an oil platform? Or how many different types of people with different jobs are needed to operate one? Find out the answers on our oil platform!

Reason 2: See A Real F1 Car

This is a real Formula One car. It was once driven by Nick Heidfeld on real Formula 1 circuits and it has travelled the world! It is displayed in Petrosains for visitors to understand more about the science behind the F1 car. An F1 car is a marvel of engineering. Do you know that the design of the car is precise down to the nearest milimetre to help it run at its fastest speeds, even when going around corners and in different weather conditions? It is a fascinating balance of many different factors that will amaze you.

Learn more about the brilliance of F1 cars. You will also discover many interesting information for each and every component of the F1 car and the special characteristics of each component that has been built into it.

Reason 3: A Rapping T-Rex

Unique, don't you think? Many people love to see dinosaurs but this here is the ONLY rapping T-Rex you'll probably ever see. Watch the video above if you don't believe us! It's a sneak preview of the rapping dinosaur. He raps in both languages, English and Bahasa Melayu, telling about how oil is formed during the pre-historic era and the story continues as you walk along the wonderful journey of information in one of our exhibition areas called the Geotime Diorama. 

You will learn more about things that existed during that era for example how the air smelled during that time, the sedimentation process, types of rocks, volcano eruptions, fossils, lava, pre-historic animals, biospheres and finally you'll find out the answers to the factors of extinction! 

So what are you waiting for? Come and visit Petrosains today! Check out our website at www.petrosains.com.my for more info on tickets & opening hours. 

Posted by Ayu
Learning Specialist, Petrosains

Travel Back in Time with Petrosains

I was astounded by the variety of exhibitions in Petrosains itself, however, I was particularly attracted to visit the Geotime Diorama. Having a great interest in rocks and nature as a whole, it is natural for me to spend more time in that particular exhibition. It presents prehistoric events in a unique approach. As I entered the exhibition, I was amused by the setting; it was definitely a new world. I was welcomed by the rapping T-Rex which was amusing and fun to listen to. The exhibition consists of many figurines of ancient animals and plants. The sound effects brought me into the ancient times when dinosaurs ruled the world.  I was lucky to have had the chance to explore it and had more opportunities to gain lots of knowledge without rushing through time.

There were so many things to cover although the exhibition hall itself does not seem to be big! I slowly walked down the path while going through each and every information board. It was not your typical museum with science facts all the way; the exhibition is actually interactive! I was able to learn about the texture of rocks which is essential to determine their respective types. Also, it took me back to the ancient times; to experience the smell of air during that period. But I must say that I am grateful with the air we breathe today because the smell of ancient air was so strong and pungent that I could never imagine myself living during that era. Through the facilities that they have, I gained much knowledge about the prehistoric era. Had I not known that the gap between each species existed was large, I would have thought that plants and animals coexist in a similar period of time. I was amused to know that animal and plant fossils actually aid geologists in establishing the age of a rock. What is interesting about this exhibition, other than interactive models, is the language used to explain the facts. It was explained in both Bahasa Melayu and English using common vocabulary to make sure all visitors including children can engage with the information they read. I could see many kids were actually learning through it with the help of their guardian.

I was happy to not only be able to learn but also to convey what I obtained as I had the chance to help visitors to understand some of the hands-on activities. It piqued their interest to learn more and created an environment to nurture curiosity in science. I was so engrossed in the diorama that I lost track of time. Without knowing, I had spent nearly an hour to fully experience that particular exhibition. The amount of knowledge I gained is ten times the size of the exhibition itself!

Although this was not my first time here, the difference is when I was a child, I would just walk pass through it and get excited while looking at the animal and plant figurines without bothering to read through the information boards. I must say that it was a big loss that I did not go through them earlier but I have found a new form of joy hidden in the exhibition today; this place is both educational and inspiring.  It is not only an exhibition on prehistoric creatures but also a source of information on natural resources and their relations to our environment.  So take your time here and you will find yourself immersed in the unforgettable journey at Geotime Diorama.

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