Contraptions - New Permanent Exhibit March 6, 2010

Get creative, and build something that does something! This new exhibit challenges you to use common materials -- such as pulleys, ropes, pipes, balls and clamps -- to build a contraption that includes multiple components triggered by a chain reaction of events. For instance, moving a lever to push a ball off a table offers direct experience with principles like gravity or friction in a way that brings alive the process of scientific exploration and experimentation with variables. This exhibit is designed for adults and children age 7 and older, for periods of 20 minutes or longer.

Included with Museum admission: $12.50 Adults; $10.50 Seniors/Active Military with ID; $9.50 Children; Under 3 FREE

Official Website: http://www.lifeandscience.org/events