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Magic Mirror
Unpack the science behind illusions in Magic Mirror and reveal how they trick both our eyes and our brains. Learn about the three main types of illusions, discover the neurological processes that shape what we see, and explore both modern and historical examples. With engaging hands-on displays and mind-bending visual phenomena, Magic Mirror shows that what seems like magic is...Junior Scientist
Conduct your own mini science experiments at Junior Scientist! Explore the work of three amazing scientists as you investigate objects inside a simulated anaerobic chamber, discover how color bends and shapes light with a model spectrophotometer, and test your engineering skills by building a structure tough enough to withstand a wrecking ball! Made possible by ASTC and the IF/THEN® Champions...Exploration Station
Step into the role of a train conductor and embark on an imaginative journey like no other! At Exploration Station, you’ll discover the magic of trains through imaginative play and exciting activities. Slip on a conductor’s hat, grab your tickets, and let your imagination guide you as you operate the ticket window, explore the train table, and learn fascinating train...Block Party
Get ready to unleash your inner architect! This immersive experience will challenge your creativity and engineering skills as you explore the world of building and design. Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, there’s something for everyone. From towering structures to intricate ball drops, you’ll be amazed at what you can create with just a few blocks. Come...Drive Sim
Let’s race! Hop behind the wheel to put physics and your own driving skills to the test in this next-level racing experience.Flight
Take to the skies in Flight, where you can pilot your own plane in our Flight Simulator and explore the forces that make flight possible. As you navigate the skies, dive deeper into the science behind lift and motion, then head to the Bernoulli Table to experiment for yourself. Make objects rise and discover how principles of airflow allow even...Virtual Explorer
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Explore endless worlds in Virtual Explorer, our virtual reality experience. You and your family will experience incredible and impossible environments, immersive gameplay, and a new kind of storytelling. Discover the incredible technology that will someday change how we play, work, learn, create, and interact. Step inside. Become a Virtual Explorer. Virtual Explorer closes at 3:30pm daily. In partnership with MilliporeSigma.Milwaukee Muscle
In Milwaukee Muscle you can explore the power behind motors, engines, and mechanical systems that drive some of Milwaukee’s biggest innovations. Get hands-on with gears and movement, discover how engines generate force, and experience Fluid Power by climbing into a working mini excavator to control its boom, bucket, and tracks. Don’t miss the collection of whimsical wooden automatons that bring...Physics & You
Channel your inner Isaac Newton in Physics & You! Launch a rocket, build circuits and sail air cars, launch rings using an electromagnetic pulse, and send your own Vertical Flyer up, up and away. Discover the fundamentals of physics and learn how to control the fundamental forces that shape our world.Les Paul’s House of Sound
Experience the innovative and creative spirit of Les Paul. Follow Les Paul’s story from his humble beginnings in Waukesha, Wisconsin to his travels around the world – performing, innovating, and experimenting at every stop along the way.Immerse yourself in his music and explore the guitars, techniques, sounds, and the technology that Les pioneered. You can also mix and share music,...