A Pendulum Clock
At first glance, the giant see-through-erector-set-like structure seems to be a realization of one of Leonardo da Vinci's mechanical inventions.
Where: This exhibit is not currently on view.
Animation Station
A stop-motion animation is made of many pictures, each slightly different from the last.
Where: Gallery 2: Tinkering
Animation Tower
Quick-changing views create the illusion of motion.
Avalanche
Does the sand all pile up in the same way?
Bicycle Wheel Gyro
Tilt a spinning bicycle wheel while you’re sitting in a swivel chair and—surprise—you’ll start spinning in circles, too. You can also witness the same phenomenon here by hanging a spinning wheel from its axle.
Where: Crossroads: Getting Started
Circuit Workbench
Try building these circuits found in everyday objects.
Where: Gallery 2: Tinkering
Golden Gate Bridge
In San Francisco, bridges and buildings are made to move.
Where: Gallery 5: Outdoor Exhibits
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