Living Systems Explainer Station
Living Systems Explainer Station
Explainers are stationed throughout the Exploratorium doing structured and open-ended demonstrations. Ask an orange-vested Explainer to help you explore.
Botany
Stigma, stamen, pistil, anther, style: Uncover the beautiful architecture of flower anatomy, and gather some surprising strategies that plants use to reproduce.
Cow's Eye Dissection
Do cows see color? How does a lens work? Examine the intricate structure of a cow eye to learn about similar structures in our own eyes, as well as some key differences.
Plankton
Scoop up and view the tiny organisms from the Bay under a microscope. Reveal their beauty and the important role plankton play in our ecosystem.