Sports Lab
Game on! The Sports Lab allows you to test your strength and explore the science behind elite athletic performance. Step into the shoes of a professional basketball player and put your vertical leap to the test, measure your pitch speed, race through high-speed cycling adventures, master the forces of alpine skiing, and crash-test helmets for safety. You’ll challenge both body and mind with hands-on sports activities — and compete like a pro. Ready? It’s game time.
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Biomechanics
Step up to the plate and take the speed pitch challenge — see if you’ve got the arm to hit those blazing fast speeds! Can you throw like a pro?
Helmet Crash
When you're diving headfirst into adrenaline-pumping adventures, helmets are your ultimate safeguard. This exhibit lets you crash-test helmets to see how much impact they can handle. Find out if they can keep you safe when the ride gets rough!
Cycling to Wellness
Ready to ride? Every year, innovation takes the wheel, making bikes better than ever before! Race your friends and feel your heart pump as science and engineering collide in the ultimate speed showdown. Let the fun begin!
Jump!
Test your vertical and feel like a mini MVP in our Jump! experience where basketball meets science.
Downhill Dash
Hit the slopes — without leaving the building! This immersive exhibit simulates a thrilling alpine ski adventure. Challenge yourself to conquer the forces of nature as you carve your way down the mountains
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