| |
Exhibits
The Science Station features over 100 hands-on exhibits on a variety
of topic including electricity, magnets, sound, light, optical illusions,
flight, computers, dinosaurs, bubbles, the human body, heat, simple
machines, and the solar system. The exhibits are challenging and
fun for any age or science background. The museum has over 12,000
square feet of exhibit space and visitors can spend over 2 hours
exploring the collection.
Early Scientists Exploration Zone:
Completely renovated basement area with focus on Pre-K children. Children can still experience the wonder of bubbles, but will also be able to experience the excitement of water and its properties on the new Iowa Precision Water Table. In addition, the basement features a climbing wall, puppet theatre, and construction house.
Genencor Gallery:
Another major change in the near future is taking place in our first gallery—and it's out of this world! The Genencor Gallery is becoming the International Space (Science) Station. A new entrance portal and knee wall, reminiscent of space movies, will greet visitors. The old computer wall will become a space station cargo hold. The KWWL room becomes a Martian Landscape. The painting of the planets becomes the view of Earth from space, and the open space will hold a new model of the solar system. New exhibits (such as the Mars Globe) join old exhibits (such as the Mars rover) to make this gallery a truly spacey experience.
Alliant Gallery:
The major new addition to the Alliant Gallery is the Bridge of Fire, a giant static-electricity exhibit that makes your hair stand on end! Joining the Bridge of Fire is a plasma globe, opening later this month, where wisps of electricity follow your fingers around a glass globe. Very cool!
Rockwell Gallery:
Ever wondered what it takes to be a meteorologist? How the weathermen make maps
move on TV? Or what a "Blammo Zone" is? Find out in the KWWL Weather Experience. Along with lots
of information on weather, there are two earthquake exhibits, a shake table and
an earthquake simulator, will bring the science of seismology to eastern
Iowa-and experiences most kids from Iowa will not have had. The new thermal
imaging camera and plasma television introduces another cutting-edge technology
to eastern Iowa students.
Virtual Reality Theatre:
The Virtual Reality Theater—a new space where children and adults will be able to experience the technology of immersive environments—is slated to open by December. You'll be able to visit the tombs of Egypt, dig for dinosaurs, explore the human body, and manipulate the images you see! Really cool stuff!
|
|
