After Dark: Tactile Dome and Explainer Demonstrations

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Explainer Demonstrations

6:00-9:45 unless noted

Various locations throughout the museum



Drawing Board

Ticketing at 6:00 p.m., first come, first served

Bernard and Barbro Osher West Gallery



Draw hypnotically flowing patterns with a swinging table, and watch friction cause the patterns to slowly shrink along a spiral path. Pick up a ticket to reserve your spot in line for this popular activity.



Speaker Dissection

Bechtel Central Gallery



Tune in to surrounding sounds by experimenting with strings and vibrations, and use electromagnets to build a basic speaker. Learn how to listen with your bones, and explore the workings of the inner ear.



Cow Eye or Flower Dissection (alternating)

East Gallery



Do cows see color? How does a lens work? Examine the intricate structure of a cow eye to learn about similar structures in our own eyes, as well as some key differences.



Stigma, stamen, pistil, anther, style: Uncover the beautiful architecture of flower anatomy, and gather some surprising strategies that plants use to reproduce.



Magic Demonstration

Bernard and Barbro Osher West Gallery



Everything is not as it seems-at first. Pick a card, any card, and watch the Explainers reveal some surprising aspects of human perception.



Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/232456-1?pid=5569



Time: 18:00 to 22:00.



Venue details: Exploratorium, Pier 15 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, 94111, United States.



Price:

After Dark: USD 17.95,

General Daytime Members: USD 14.95