Science World’s 155-ft- (47-m-) tall geodesic dome is affectionately dubbed “the golf ball” by locals. The design is based on the prototype structure made famous by US inventor and architect R. Buckminster Fuller. Mirrorlike exterior panels, 766 in all, reflect the sunlight, while 391 exterior lights sparkle at night.

The five-story screen – one of the largest in the world – envelops viewers with thrilling films such as Academy Award-nominated The Living Sea. The 400-seat theater, located in the geodesic dome, projects images nine times larger than a conventional movie house onto a screen 88 ft (27 m) in diameter. Sound pours out of 28 digital speakers.

Explore natural history with live critters and creepy crawlies, a replica of a beaver’s home, a real bee colony, and a life-size Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton cast.

Kids ages two to six get to burn off excess energy climbing, sliding, running, and jumping on the exhibits. Water play, with boats supplied, is a favorite.

Scientific principles and phenomena are explored in five daily shows. Presenters mix balloons and electricity, bubbles and fire to dazzle and captivate as well as teach. Volunteer kids are invited on stage.

As you check out what has been left in the garbage dump or walk into a giant cheese burger, Our World reveals how the choices we make about waste disposal, food production, and transportation affect our home communities.

The best in traveling exhibitions are showcased here. Always fresh and exciting, the content of the gallery changes every few months but consistently offers hands-on interactive opportunities for all ages to explore science topics that encompass light, sound, engineering, and more.

Eureka! Gallery explores universal themes such as water, air, motion, and invention. Children and adults alike are invited to make their own discoveries in a lifelike science laboratory environment. Use the infrared camera to discover the hot spots on your body.

Everything from cartoons for toddlers to shows and movies for the whole family – about science, nature, and outer space. High definition reveals the smallest details in the featured short films shown here.

BodyWorks encourages a positive curiosity about the human body. Questions about how human beings hear and smell are answered in this fun-filled interactive space. Strength and dexterity are tested by activities such as bike pedaling and simulated skiing.