Energy

Ages 3+

Energy is the force that makes things GO! Rockets, hot air balloons, racing zeppelins even a solar symphony.

what's happening

Feb 19 (Wed)

Electrifying Energy 11:00 am

Energy is the force that makes things GO! Rockets, hot air balloons, racing zeppelins even a solar symphony.

a group of children excitedly watching the hot air balloon exhibit feature launch

go on an energy quest

Gather jewels around this labyrinth to fuel a hot air balloon to the ceiling.

children playing with a giant light bright

art with light

Harness the power of light to create beautiful art with our humongous Light Bright!

build and launch a rocket

Design and construct your own rocket, then control its trajectory and PSI to launch it into the planets!

a toy helicopter zipping through the air on a track

use kid power!

Power antique erector sets with your muscles and watch them race along tracks in the ceiling.

power an aurora borealis

Aim an air cannon toward the ceiling and witness a gorgeous moving light show.

children holding pinwheel fans in front of a large fan

take flight

Strap on wings or a cape and feel the lift, powered by fans that you control!

two children at the rocket launching station

can't wait?

It takes energy to move! Feel your heartbeat, then do jumping jacks for 30 seconds. Feel your heartbeat again. What do you notice?

Take a tour before you visit to see how we create energy in this powerful exhibit!

Made possible by

Major support provided by

Sprout Foundation

Institute of Museum and Library Services
through grant award number MA-10-14-0458-14

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