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Explore more than 165 thrilling hands-on exhibits! You'll build, design, touch, learn, race, and much more. Plus, rotating traveling exhibits mean there's always something NEW to discover.


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Traveling Exhibits

Mummies Of The World

Embark on a journey into the extraordinary world of mummies and mummification.

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Permanent Exhibits

Science Alley

Visit a re-imagined Science Alley, the Science Center’s main atrium, showcasing a range of scientific exploration from the deep sea to outer space that will capture the imagination of visitors with the breadth of scientific discovery.

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KidSpace

If you're under 7 years old, this gallery is especially for YOU! Discover, play, and experiment with swirling water, legos, colorful balls, and soft large-scale blocks.

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Butterfly Encounter

Join free-flying butterflies at the most glorious stage of their fascinating lifecycle in a tropical greenhouse.

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Engineering Lab

See how engineering principles apply to real-world jobs solving interesting problems.

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Forces in Motion

Design and test a heli-flyer, move objects using wind power, create a square-wheeled car, and more.

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Sight and Sound

See yourself in 360 degrees, get moving, and make some NOISE!

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Exploring Space

Embark on a journey across our galaxy without ever leaving the Science Center!

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Invention Dimension

Race a robot, build a LEGO® masterpiece, and design something completely new.

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Genome in Me

Explore DNA, solve a crime, journey into a cell, ​learn about ancestry and inheritance.​

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Picture of Health

Learn how your choices can improve your health, see how muscles and bones work together, and much more!

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Sports Lab

Get in the game! Build a bike, hit the slopes, and test your physical AND mental strength.

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Energy City

Explore the ways you can be "green" and discover new alternative energy technology as you tour a virtual city.

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Our Changing Earth

Investigate the impacts of our changing climate and see first-hand how our choices impact the world around us.

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River of Life

Take a virtual tour of the Connecticut River, meet forest creatures in Critter Corner, get a one-of-a-kind view from our Overlook Balcony, and much more.

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Rooftop Garden

Check out local native species, discover playful creatures in our Children’s Garden and much more.

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