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Sound

Science activity that produces musical sounds only you can hear
Secret Bells

Create a sound system for music only you can hear.

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.

Zephyr Trio
Zephyr Trio

When the wind was just right, mysterious organ tones could be heard from the tubes of this exhibit.
Ann at Find the Highest Note

What can YOU play?

Seeing and Listening Explainer Station
Seeing and Listening Explainer Station

Explainers do light and sound demonstrations.

Iron Science Teacher: String

Cheer on the competitors in this zany science cook-off.

Aeolian Harp
Aeolian Harp

Listen to a 27-foot-tall harp that's strummed by the wind.

Archimedes
Archimedes

Parabolic dishes collect and focus sound waves and reflect them to participants seated within them.

Oscylinderscope
Oscylinderscope

See how strings behave when they vibrate and make sound.

Pitch Slider
Pitch Slider

The length of this vibrating rod affects the sound it makes.

Archimedes by Douglas Hollis

Meet Douglas Hollis, the artist behind Archimedes.

Wave Organ
Wave Organ

Listen to the sound of the sea.

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