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Seeing
The Science & Mystery of How We See the World
During the summer of 2002, after more than three years of research and experimentation, the Exploratorium’s revitalized collection of exhibits on visual perception officially opened to the public. Seeing showcased classic exhibits as well as new visual experiences created especially for this exhibition.
- 2002
Mirrorly a Window
Confusing sensory information can be profoundly disturbing.
Monochromatic Room
Things look oddly colorless in this room because they’re lit by light of only one color—a sodium vapor lamp of the type often used for streetlights.
Perspective Drawing Window
Tracing on the glass produces precise perspective.
Where: Gallery 5: Outdoor Exhibits
Recollections
This work addresses the poetics of motion, time and color. Participants are able to explore animated effects such as how sequences of images create movement. By displaying sequences simultaneously, movement forms are created. The history of the movement is expressed through multiple rainbow-colored images that evoke memories of legendary photographer Harold Edgerton's work.
Rotating Faces
Some of these mirrors make your head spin, some don't. Can you find the pattern?
Shadow Box
A bright flash of light illuminates a phosphorescent wall—imprinting temporary shadows that capture a moment in time.
Where: Crossroads: Getting Started
Silage Beach
Are the stripes spinning . . . or are you?
Sun Painting
Created by artist Bob Miller, this classic Exploratorium exhibit is a “live” painting that uses light from the Sun as its palette.
Touch the Spring
Light from a real spring bounces off the mirror to form the image you see.
Where: Crossroads: Getting Started
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