Cow's Eye Dissection

For years the Cow's Eye Dissection has been the pinnacle of the Exploratorium's interactive demonstrations. Not only does it give visitors a better understanding of how the eye works, and how our eyes differ from those of other species, but it's also fun, exciting, and even a little messy.

The Virtual Cow's Eye Dissection gives web site visitors an in-depth explanation, with more images and descriptions.

Explainers perform card tricks with the primary focus on illusion and how what we notice depends on our attention. Come see if you can detect what is really happening.

Drawing Board

Create your own artwork at Drawing Board, combining the elements of momentum with a truly artistic flourish.

Join the Explainers as they explore the amazing science involved with light and lasers. Play with mirrors, prisms, different colored lasers, and much more, to discover fascinating facts about light.

Ever wonder how to get your hair to stand up as it does on a scared cartoon character? Come check out our Van de Graaff generator and learn all about electrons and their repulsive ways.

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