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Wild Kratts: Creature Power!
Explore the secret lives of extraordinary animals and discover their incredible creature powers.
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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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LightPlace
This exhibition promotes skill development and exploratory learning in children 5 and under with fun, hands-on STEM activities.
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Green Science
We keep a green campus and have plenty of pointers on how you can do the same.
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Step Outside
Trains, a submarine, native pollinator plants, astronomical displays – the Science Museum campus showcases science and innovation, too!
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Art at the Museum
Come explore a variety of inspiring art exhibitions at the Science Museum!
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Hyperwall
See local environmental, social and climate science stories through data.
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Upcoming Exhibitions
Waiting is the hardest part! But we promise these exhibitions will be worth the wait so mark your calendar!
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