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Optical Illusions

Science activity that demonstrates an ambiguous figure optical illusion
Far-Out Corners

Your experience of the world influences what you see.

In Silhouette

In Silhouette invites you to experience remarkably complex and inventive works of shadow play.

Ames Chair

See what you can see with the right perspective.

Extended Cinemas 2018

Contemplate the continuum of cinema at After Dark. 

Anti-Gravity Mirror

Learn to "fly" on one of the Exploratorium's oldest exhibits. 

Big Chair, Little Chair

How far away ARE those chairs?

Disappearing Act

What can you see when everything is still?

Infinity Room: A Temporary Immersive Environment Experiment by Refik Anadol

Where are you in infinity? Try the Infinity Room.

Infinity Room
Experience immersion in Refik Anadol's Infinity Room.
Exhibit Developer Sally Duensing explains the principles and mechanics behind the exhibit Gray Step 4, now known as...
Gray Step 4

Exhibit Developer Sally Duensing explains the principles and mechanics behind the exhibit Gray Step 4, now known as Shifting Shades of Gray.
Gray Step 2

Sally Duensing explains the exhibit Gray Step 2.

Gray Step 1

Exhibit developer Sally Duensing explains the principles and mechanics behind this exhibit.

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