Installations
Stereoscope II
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Rock Garden
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Binary to Decimal
"Challenge yourself against the enchanting realm of computing magic! Explore the intricate dance of 0s and 1s in the binary system."
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Head on a Platter
Prepare to be amazed by this optical illusion! When you first glance at the exhibit! You're head might literally be seperated from your body.
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Hologram
"Embark on a journey into holography, where science weaves magic. Transform objects into 3D masterpieces with mesmerizing light, defying fiction."
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2D to 3D
"Unveil art's dynamic evolution—explore illusions and innovation. Discover the alchemy turning static images into immersive, three-dimensional experiences through technology."
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Stereoscope 1
"Mirrors defy expectations, transporting you to 3D realms. Stereoscopes turn ordinary into vivid wonders. Dive into optical illusions and 3D magic!"
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Turning Mask
"Embark on a mind-bending journey challenging perception. Interactive displays, captivating patterns defy reality in this thrilling exhibit of visual deception. See the world anew!"
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Colour Pyramid
"Enter the Color Fusion Showcase! Marvel at the rotating pyramid immersed in red, blue, and yellow lights, creating mesmerizing color alchemy. Experience interactive enchantment in this captivating journey!"
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Super Bounce
"Experience the Kinetic Energy Odyssey! Lift and release balls to witness energy transfer—smaller ones bounce higher, unveiling physics secrets in action. Hands-on exploration awaits!"
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3D Shadow
"Delve into our optical marvels! Through red and blue filters, watch as a 3D cube shadow emerges, shifting from in front to behind. Experience the mesmerizing depth created by mismatched lights."
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Floating Ball
"Prepare for an adventure! With the flip of a switch, watch the ball defy gravity and dance in mid-air. It's not magic; it's the mesmerizing power of Bernoulli's principle at play.
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The Virtual Well
"Ready for a mind-bending well adventure? Lean in, and watch as the depths go on forever! But here's the twist – it's not real! Our well is a master of illusion.
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All Roads lead to Rome
"Step into the enchanting world of geometric magic! Experience circles and ellipses undergoing a mesmerizing transformation, creating an optical phenomenon that captivates the senses."
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Planetary Motion
"Explore gravity's dance: roll a ball, discover acceleration, orbits, and Earth's pull in a mesmerizing exhibit."
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Fresnel’s Lens
"Discover the magic of our Plexiglas frame! Stretch your arms and watch as a magnified image appears. It's not just any glass—it's a Fresnel Lens, a special kind with concentric rings of prisms.
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Rolling Contact
"Immerse in the magic of rotating patterns! A hidden motor powers a magnetic dance, transforming science into mesmerizing art before your eyes."
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Kaleidoscope
"Explore our kaleidoscope! Rotate the cylinder and watch vibrant patterns dance to life. It's a magical show of colors and symmetry in motion!"
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Chaos
"Picture a pendulum, a giant swing with a predictable sway. Yet, give it a playful push, and witness chaotic, wiggly, jiggly dance party—science becomes a delightful adventure!"
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Sympathetic Pendulum
"Embark on a thrilling pendulum journey! Visualize bobbing and swinging to gravity's beat in the Sympathetic Pendulum exhibit—triple the dance, triple the wonder!"
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Probability Curve
"Flip a container, watch steel balls create a cool pattern. It's like a gravity dance showing how things love to gather in the middle. Dive into the fun of probability and physics!"
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Motion that is not
"Optical illusions are visual tricks that play with how our brain sees things—like a cool magic show for your eyes!" Our eyes see something, but our brain interprets it in a sneaky way.
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Illusion Ring
"Watch a spinning ring as it tricks your eyes! The rings seem to roll on each other, but it's just a cool illusion. Get ready for a visual adventure!"
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Frozen Shadow
"The special screen absorbs light, then glows in the dark. When your body blocks the light, it creates a shadow. It's like magic on a glowing canvas!"
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Fun Mirrors
"Discover the world of fun mirrors! Concave for towering reflections, convex for playful distortions—an entertaining optical adventure awaits!"
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Moiré Pattern
"Moire patterns, captivating visual effects from overlapping misaligned patterns, create intricate interference in printing, television, and photography."
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Deceptive Reality
"Unlock the secrets of perception with the rotating cubes and mirrors – where reality and illusion twirl together in a mesmerizing dance!"
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Nodes and Antinodes
Come witness the different loops in the string when switching frequencies unleashes a symphony of loops on stretched strings.
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Music in the Air
"Press the switch, choose an instrument. Move hand over pipes, create notes by blocking invisible rays, digitally played."
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Sea beck’s Siren
"Rotate the disc with equally spaced holes, air from the nozzle strikes, creating varied musical notes."
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Visualizing Sound
"Strumming strings produces sound. Spinning a drum reveals vibrating strings as wavy lines, displaying unique sinusoidal patterns for each string's frequency."
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Water Physical & Chemical Properties
"Discover the liquid poetry of H₂O, where each drop holds the enchantment of cohesion, the magic of solvation, and the power to sculpt the stories of our world."
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Vanishing Doll
"Doll's Delight: Mirror Magic in the Spotlight – Where Images Dance in Air and Enchantment Takes Center Stage!"
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Heat Lens
"Heat in Harmony: Left Palm Hotspot, Right Palm Spotlight – Where Science Sparks the Cool and Warms the Rule of Rays!"
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Parabolic Reflector
"Parabolic Reflectors: Where Waves Get Focused, Heat Gets Hugged, and Magic Happens in the Palm of Your Hand!"
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Identify a Magnet
"Magnets: Unleashing Magnetic Marvels, Where Permanence, Temporary Thrills, and Electrifying Wonders Collide!"
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Curie Point
"Curie Point: Where Magnets Hit the Heat Limit and Lose Their Magic!"
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Rising Arc
"Flip the switch, watch the spark reach for the stars - a voltage dance, guarding our gear with electrical charm!"
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Jumping Disc
"Imagine electricity doing a magic trick! When it flows through a coil, it makes a bobbin jump and spin. It's like a secret dance between the electricity and a magnetic field, turning science into a fun show!"
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Magic Tap
"Tap into the magic, where water dances in mid-air – the floating tap, where science meets enchantment, and imagination takes flight!"
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Vortex
"Spin the Tube, Watch the Groove - Water's Vortex, a Dance Move!"
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Dry Earth
"Enter the Wonders of Our Water World: Unveiling Earth's Aquatic Tapestry!
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Water Conservations
"Unlocking the Power of Every Drop: Water Conservation, a Pictorial Showcase!
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Dry Weight
"Step into the Hydration Horizon: Discover Your Body's Liquid Landscape with the Water Weight Wizard!
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Water Saving Game
"Dive into the Water Warrior Game: Save Drops, Earn Props – Where Every Move Makes Waves for a Water-Resilient World!"
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The Substance in Demand
"Drops of Wisdom, Ripples of Change: Home Water Heroes Unite – Let's Save Every Sip, Every Sprout, Every Splash!"
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Water Cycle
"Dance of Drops, Sky to Ground, Nature's Ballet Spins Around: The Water Cycle, Where Every Move Makes a Splash!"
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Watery Life
"Discover life's water secrets: humans, plants, animals, microbes—an exhibit celebrating the liquid symphony of existence."
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Human Body to Water Mark
"Dive into the Watery Wonders Within: A Visual Tour of Your Body's Liquid Landscape!
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Electrolysis of Water
"Unveiling Water's Elemental Dance: Electrolysis Extravaganza!
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Common Liquid Uncommon Properties.
"Unveiling the Water Trio: A Fascinating Exhibit on pH, Density, and Surface Tension!
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Size and Distance
"Friend Finder: Where Geometry Meets Guesswork – Turning Distance into a Delightful Discovery!"
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Sympathetic Swing
"Swinging Synchrony: Where Physics and Friendship Take Turns in a Dance of Delight!"
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Archimedes Screw
"Archimedes' screw: where the magic of a simple twist lifts water to new heights, turning ancient ingenuity into a timeless spiral of innovation."
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Simple Camera
"Let the lens dance with light, creating magic on a frosted stage or capturing memories on a film reel, where reality meets its captivating inverted twin."
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Dinosaurs Park
"Dinosaurs: The ancient giants that once ruled, now soaring as birds, leaving a timeless legacy etched in the sands of time. Step into the roar of the past with our Dinosaur Model Display!"
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Water Here Water Only
"Unlock the Liquid Marvels at 'Water's Origin' – Where Science Sparkles with Fun!"
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Waste Not Want Not
"Sip, Save, Sustain: Dive into the 'Waste Not, Want Not' exhibit – where every drop counts for a brighter, water-wise future!"
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Planet Oceans
"Earth's oceans are like giant water kingdoms, but it's the smaller freshwater jewels that hold the key to our survival. Let's cherish and protect this aquatic treasure hunt for a thriving future!"
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Kiosk Corner
"Embark on a digital journey of discovery! Our Interactive Quiz Displays turn learning into a game, making education exciting, interactive, and loads of fun!"
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Water Sustains Civilization
"Sail through Time: 'Rivers of Civilization' Exhibit, where ancient wonders flowed and the past comes alive along the banks of wisdom!"
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Echo Tube
"Step into the Echo Chamber: Where sound travels, bounces, and echoes in a mesmerizing dance, revealing the magic of reflected waves and the secrets of auditory wonders!"
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Whispering Garden
"Imagine a special garden where if you whisper, the sound bounces around in two cool circles, creating a magical echo. It's like nature's secret talking place, where every sound turns into a story!"
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Lift Yourself
"Pulleys are like magical helpers! Pull the rope, and they team up to make lifting you and the platform super easy. It's teamwork in action, creating a cool 'mechanical advantage' for a lift that feels like magic!"
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Lever Reduces Effort
"Uncover Lever's secrets: Press, Play, Learn! Experience the magic, squeeze springs, find sweet spots—where levers become movement superheroes!"
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Elliptical Speaking Tube
"Dive into the Elliptical Marvel of the Echo Fish! Its special shape turns sounds into a wonder, creating a hidden sound party from mouth to tail."
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Express Route
"Gravity's Speedy Slide: Objects roll down the cycloid path, a curved adventure that's quicker than a straight line. It's like nature's way of adding an extra thrill to the journey!"
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Centrifugal Force
"Spin the handle, ropes go wide! It's like Earth's shape secret—centrifugal force at play, making things bulge and twirl in a cool physics dance!"
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Turn-Faster
"Rotational Tango: Spin faster, bring closer. Weights cozy at the center, dance to angular momentum's rhythm—nature's spinning magic!"
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Pulleys Lift Loads
"Pulleys: Lift Like a Pro! One to three, each pulley's a lifting superhero, making heavy weights a team effort—magic in simplicity!"
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Win the Race
"Wheel's Secret Dance: Mass at the center leads, defying gravity effortlessly—a thrilling race unveiling rotational inertia's mysterious art!"
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Musical Pipes
"Hanging Pipes: Length's Secret Song. Short pipes, high-pitched maestros; long pipes, deep resonance composers—a physics and sound symphony unfolds."
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Globe Sculpture
"Sculpted Secrets: India's scientific legends hidden in plain sight. Shift your view, find the angle, and unravel the mystery within the art."
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A Swing is a Pendulum
"Swing Secrets: Long swings sway with a slow elegance, while short ones dance with quick beats. The playground becomes a stage for a unique pendulum performance!"
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Double Cone runs uphill
"Gravity's Maestro: The double cone's secret – it adores the middle! A dance guided by converging slopes, it gracefully moves between highs and lows, an enchanting ballet directed by gravity's invisible hand."
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See through the Wall
"Wall Whispers: Double Periscope Delight! Peek-a-boo through walls, friends connect with mirrored magic—a secret world of shared smiles and playful waves unfolds!"
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A Seesaw is a Lever
"Fulcrum Fun: See-Saw Sorcery in Action! Short or tall, big or small, the seesaw's off-centered twist transforms it into a magical lever. The fulcrum holds the secret to lifting joy, turning playtime into a seesaw spectacle!"
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The Flipping Window
"Trapezoid Tango: Rotation meets illusion! Spinning, the shorter edge approaches, a playful swing in a visual dance defying expectations—a trapezoid twist of intrigue!"
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Tug of War
"Pulley's Play: Tug of War Magic! Two ropes on each side, one pulley in the middle. Effort is halved, teamwork thrives. It's a smart twist on strength, a physics-powered tug of war symphony!"
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Projective Geometry
"Geometry's Illusion: One eye, a tiny hole, and suddenly, all shapes align on the same plane. Projective geometry turns perspective into a captivating visual trick!"
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