METRO's Warrior Trains
Thursday, July 23, 2009 4:22 PM
Step on a train, and you may meet an ancient Chinese warrior.
Three of our trains now sport a huge decal wrapped on the front, showcasing one of the terra cotta warriors now on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
The trains were wrapped over the weekend, and it's part of METRO's partnership with the museum, helping to promote what Time magazine has called one of the top five "must-see" museum exhibitions this year.
"It's a great way to bring attention to the exhibit and the fact that you can get to the exhibit on METRORail," said JoAnne Lingenfelter, manager of marketing.
Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor features more than 100 artifacts, including 14 life-size soldiers. The warriors were built to protect the emperor on his journey to the afterlife.
Houston is one of five national stops of this exhibit - and it's easy to visit by riding the Red Line. Be sure to pick up a brochure on the train for a coupon worth $10 off an adult-priced ticket.