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Science activity to make an instrument that creates the sound of rain falling
Make Your Own Rainstick

Listen to the sound of rain falling—anytime, anywhere.

Exploratorium's Sun Swarm outdoor artwork
Visit Outdoor Exploratorium Exhibits

by Mary Miller • February 2, 2021

Visit the Exploratorium's Outdoor Exhibits at Pier 15

Drip Chamber

Viscous liquids create a mesmerizing light display. 

Art & Science Activity to explore reflection and light.
Pixel Tube

Art and science meet in a tube of mirrors.

Glow: Festival of Lights

Celebrate the holidays with us at Glow, our festival of lights.

Cubatron Core
Cubatron Core

Bask in the cascading colors of this tremendous, torus-shaped sculpture by artist Mark Lottor. 

Within 15 Minutes
Within 15 Minutes

Jigsaw puzzles of identical twins, swapping every other piece.  

Probably Chelsea
Probably Chelsea

Twenty different sculptural portraits created from the same person's DNA. 

Adam Savage and Mary Roach | Space Inspirations

Explore the excitement of space with Mary Roach and Adam Savage.

From Code to Cutout

by Steph • June 7, 2019
Unpacking Identity: A Conversation Exploring Self in Society | Self, Made

Go behind the scenes of Self, Made with its curators and advisors.

The Climate Music Project

Tune in to the sound of climate change in this performance of data-driven music and sonifications.

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