Play
Third places "host the regular, voluntary, informal, and happily anticipated gatherings of individuals beyond the realms of home and work."
(Ray Oldenberg, 1989)
boston children’s museum 
calgary science center
canada science and technology museum
chabot space science center
chicago history museum
CSI:NY
denver art museum
international spy museum
the mint project
monterey bay aquarium
oakland museum of california
SFMOMA
smithsonian museum of natural history
the tech museum of innovation
university of washington
play is...
a next-generation community center
a hangout for creative professionals
interactive exhibits 
that bring    
      people 
      together
dynamic community-generated content
a design incubator for innovative  physical participation platforms
an intentionally designed third place
play is not...
a place to get wasted
a performance venue
a gallery
casual
dynamic
participatory
creative
fun
cool
not cool
a casual food and beverage experience
where does Play fit into your life?
where does Play fit into Santa Cruz?
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