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Survival of the Slowest

Find out if “slow but steady” truly does win the race!

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Speed

An homage to all things motion and time, Speed demonstrates the fastest and slowest things the universe has to offer.
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Boost

This exhibition helps boost your mind and body with hands-on science games and challenges.
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Form Over Function: Selections from the Bridges Conference

Featuring mind-bending, math-inspired works of art!
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Felling, UK: Artworks by Dawn Felicia Knox

An exploration on how plants collaborate to counteract the toxic remnants of industrialization.
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LightPlace

This exhibition promotes skill development and exploratory learning in children 5 and under with fun, hands-on STEM activities.
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Science Unplugged

Get hands-on and explore the basic principles behind physics and architecture

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Rescue

From air to sea to land, discover ways first responders help those in distress.

On display beginning July 13

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Above and Beyond

This aerospace exhibition celebrates the power of innovation to make dreams take flight.

On display beginning February 13

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