The Hall of Chemistry, formally known as the Monsanto Hall of Chemistry, was an attraction located at Tomorrowland in Disneyland. It was an opening day attraction prior to its closure in 1966.
History[]
The Monsanto Hall of Chemistry was an opening day attraction at Disneyland located in the Tomorrowland section located by the World Clock, which featured the Chematron, a collection of eight large test tubes of the eight basic materials found in nature which were made to produce 500 different chemicals and plastics. During development of Tomorrowland, Imagineers began to focus on the attraction's on science as well as the foundation of future technology. During development of the attraction, Monsanto would later sponsor three additional attractions in the park. The Hall of Chemistry was sponsored by Monsanto, which officially began their partnership with Disney which lasted over thirty years.
In March 1965, the Kaiser Aluminum area was empty and replaced with an exhibit known as the "Fashion and Fabrics Through the Ages", an expansion of the attraction. This exhibit also displayed historic fashion, as well as a gown worn by Mary Lincoln, wife of president Abraham Lincoln.
By the 1960s, attendance for the Hall of Chemistry had a major decline. Since the decline of the attraction, Imagineers saw potential to use the space inside the facility to make it a moving ride rather than a walkthrough attraction. The Hall of Chemistry permanently closed on September 19, 1966 and was succeeded via cult classic attraction Adventure Thru Inner Space and later Star Tours.
Attraction summary[]
The Hall of Chemistry was a self-guided walkthrough attraction resembling that of a science museum exhibit rather than having traditional theme park activity. In the attraction, guests learned about the subject of chemistry and how chemistry helped change the world and how it affected people's lives from gastronomy to transportation. The main highlight of the attraction was the Chematron, a collection of eight large test tubes which contained the most important materials in nature.
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