Science World

The girls and I spent a day at Science World.
Science World Dome
Science World Dome		 Science World Floor
Science World Floor

Tower of Bauble I was kind of hoping I could take home the kinetic sculpture that stood outside the front entrance. It's called the Tower of Bauble. It's about twenty feet tall, and contains dozens of balls that are transported up and released to roll down tracks, clanging bells, knocking wood blocks and cymbals, and creating a glorious racket on their way.

The girls were dubious about Mom's level of appreciation for it in our house being equal to mine.

Lots of fun activities: Hot-air balloons
Hot-air balloons		 Playing Ringball
Playing Ringball		 Whirlygig
Whirlygig

Optical Illusions
Nuts
These nuts are actually inside-out, but the camera doesn't know that!		 Masks
Some of the masks are inside-out, too.		 Self-Portrait
They say a self-portrait acquaints the artist with his true self!

The rotating wheel behind the guitar permits one to see the string's vibrations. You can see them in the enlarged photo. Guitar Guitar

Mister Cycle Mister Cycle has four leg muscles that enable him to pedal around the track above us. We had to tell him which muscle to use when. It's not easy.

The dome houses, in addition to the exhibits, an Omnimax theater, a 360 degree version of IMAX. We saw "Adrenaline Rush", which was about skydiving.

Portraits