The Exploratorium is temporarily closed. Explore our online resources for learning at home.
These tiles aren't really crooked–they just look that way.
It‘s all done with mirrors.
A kinetic pattern seems to move as a visitor's viewpoint shifts.
Flashing lights create the illusion of motion.
Confusing sensory information can be profoundly disturbing.
Reflections bounce back and forth into infinity.
Step inside—and reflect.
Without depth perception, random lines can become a chair!
Your visual system uses edges to detect differences.
Pause to reflect in an oversized mirror with endless possibilities.
See your friends go from tiny to towering in a few steps.
What happens when you double the size of a chair?
