exploratorium

Exhibits

PHENOMENA

Harmonics

Catch the Sound Waves
Catch the Sound Waves

These simple glass tubes separate the sounds of the Exploratorium into distinct tones.

Where:   Bechtel Gallery 3: Seeing & Listening
Chladni Singing
Chladni Singing

Sand scattered on a large metal square vibrates and jumps in response to the sound of your voice. When you hit just the right note(s), the sand spontaneously migrates into elegant geometrical patterns.

Where:   Bechtel Gallery 3: Seeing & Listening
Humming Plates
Humming Plates

Sand reveals vibrations that are normally invisible.

Where:   Bechtel Gallery 3: Seeing & Listening
Wave Organ
Wave Organ

Listen to the sound of the sea.

Where:   San Francisco Marina jetty