Gallery Descriptions

Exploration Gallery

Shake in an earthquake, see under the sea, and use the gadgets that take us to places we have only been able to imagine.

Innovation. Design. Exploration. Activities. Cultivate your inner inventor at IDEA House. IDEA House is a highly interactive program space offering a range of activities that encourages idea generation and innovation in your daily life.

Life Tech Gallery

Experience the "how" of machines that keep us alive and explore technologies which enhance human performance. Ponder the debate about the applications and ethics in biotechnology.

The Spirit of American Innovation

Learn more about The National Medal of Technology and the Laureates who have received it! This permanent exhibit is now open in the building and online.

The Tech Energy Gallery

Learn about renewable energy sources, and how to harness and use energy more efficiently by visiting Green by Design. Hands-on experiences will show you how powerful wind, water and the sun can be! Go green!

The Tech Virtual Test Zone

This gallery showcases the world's first hands-on, interactive exhibits conceptualized and developed originally in the virtual world of Second Life by people from all over the world. Exhibits feature the theme of Art, Film & Music.