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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
FLIGHT SIMULATORStrap on your wings and take control of your very own plane. Explore the physics of flight by virtually piloting a plane around the world in our Flight Simulator sponsored by Southwest Airlines.BERNOULLI TABLELearn how something as heavy as a jump jet is able to fly as though it’s lighter than air by diving into the Bernoulli principle. Make...Virtual Explorer
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
How does an airplane fly? Can you lift a boulder with liquid? Explore motors, engines, and power in this investigative engineering experience into some of Milwaukee’s most powerful innovations.FLUID POWERMultiply your might when you amplify your ingenuity with Fluid Power. Climb into a real, working mini-excavator and operate the boom, bucket, swing arm, and tracks.In partnership with Husco.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.The Distant Mirror
How can the tools and technology that archaeologists use help you uncover the past and find new stories? Explore the inside of a mummy with a CT scan, and sift through layers of time. Use maps to discover how the city of Milwaukee has evolved through the years, and take a new look at the city through the Digital Periscope.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,...Big
Can you dig it? Yes, you can! Mining products are at work around the world – drilling and digging, loading and hauling, grinding and dozing. And most of them aren’t just BIG...they’re HUGE! Explore fossils and geology and the equipment that makes it all happen. In partnership with Caterpillar.The owner of this website has made a commitment to accessibility and inclusion, please report any problems that you encounter using the contact form on this website. This site uses the WP ADA Compliance Check plugin to enhance accessibility. Skip to contentLet’s Stay in Touch!Join our newsletter for Discovery World news and updates.
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