CSI: THE EXPERIENCE AT MGM GRAND CHALLENGES CRIME-SOLVING SAVVY
1/13/2011
CRACK THE CASE SEVEN DAYS A WEEK AT CSI: THE EXPERIENCE An Interactive Crime-Solving Experience at MGM Grand
LAS VEGAS – CSI: The Experience, the worldwide phenomenon based on the hit CBS show, brings an exciting multi-sensory attraction experience to MGM Grand on the Las Vegas Strip. CSI: The Experience comes to life seven days a week through a captivating multi-media setting featuring dazzling special effects, meticulous crime scene recreations and two state-of-the-art crime labs.
Displaying true-to-life mysteries, the immersive forensic science exhibit invites guests to crack the case in a thrilling and engaging environment. Through hands-on activities and using real equipment, patrons are given the tools to gather the evidence, investigate the scene and solve the crime. Spanning 12,000 square feet and featuring thousands of hand-made props, CSI: The Experience places guests in the role of crime scene investigator as they solve one of three intriguing crime scenes.
“Since opening in September 2009, the MGM Grand and CSI: The Experience partnership has exceeded our expectations and continues to be one of the must-see attractions on the Las Vegas Strip,” said Scott Sibella, President and COO at MGM Grand. “We look forward to welcoming more Las Vegas guests into the CSI world for years to come.”
Developed by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and produced by EMS Exhibits, Inc. in partnership with Key Brand Entertainment under a license from CBS Consumer Products, CSI: The Experience at MGM Grand combines the entertainment appeal of the hit show with real-life scientific principles and investigative techniques – from DNA and fingerprint analysis to forensic anthropology and toxicology.
“We are delighted to provide Las Vegas residents and visitors with an exploratory, multi-sensory look into the world of crime scene investigation,” said Christoph Rahofer, CEO & President of EMS Exhibits, Inc. – a division of Event Marketing Service based in Austria. “Blending entertainment with education makes CSI: The Experience a memorable adventure that the whole family will enjoy.”
Located along MGM Grand’s Studio Walk, CSI: The Experience is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with the average experience lasting between 60 and 90 minutes. General admission is $30 per person; re-entries are priced at $26 with proof of prior admission. Special group pricing is available for parties of 15 or more. Advance ticket purchases are recommended. CSI: The Experience is designed for guests 12 years of age or older. Multimedia portions of the exhibit are presented in English with Spanish subtitles. For more information, call MGM Grand at (702) 891-1111 or go online to www.mgmgrand.com or www.csiexhibit.com.
CSI: The Experience Fun Facts
Creation of the 12,000-square-foot CSI: The Experience involved: o 175 expert consultants o 1,180 hours of research o 3,740 hours of construction o 25,000 nails o 55,000 gallons of glue o 2,900 hand-made props
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MEDIA CONTACTS: Ava Bahnam CSI: The Experience (702) 742-6814 ava@emsexhibits.com
Kristen Cadenhead MGM Resorts International Public Relations (702) 650-7518 kcadenhead@mgmresorts.com
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