Throughout the museum enjoy micro-exhibits and activities related to our summer theme, Eureka!
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Rotunda
Idea Atelier + Edison's Pile of Junk
Exercise your imagination! Help a robot create art, design a roller coaster for a ball, or build your own invention. |
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Creativity Lab
Get creative and a little messy as you explore your curiosity with hands-on activities, experiments, and art projects for guests of all ages. |
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Fab Lab
See how technology has evolved from the printing press to 3-D printers as you fabricate, investigate, and digitally doodle. See iteration in action with 3-D design. Be sure to ask about our Pay-to-Print program! |
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Petty Family Gallery
Reinventing Immunity Exhibit Vaccines are one of humanity’s greatest inventions. Learn what makes your immune system tick and meet inventors like Edward Jenner and Jonas Salk who met big challenges with even bigger solutions. Explore the science, history, and humanity behind vaccines in this interactive exhibit. |
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Barr Gallery
How People Make Things Opening May 21, 2021 Every object in our world has a story of how it is made. How People Make Things shows how familiar childhood objects are manufactured, and the people, ideas and technology used to transform raw materials into finished products. |
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Gator Tank
In a State of Innovation America is an experiment that began with a spark. Discover the amazing story of how the Sunshine State built upon this legacy and developed a perfect climate for innovation. Learn the stories of the dreamers who transformed ideas into inventions that changed the world. |
Depot Park
With 32 acres of natural wetlands, ponds, and trails to explore, Depot Park and its resident animals are ever changing and engaging. The Park's social circles and interactive “What is six feet?” social distancing art displays allow you to get out and safely enjoy nature in Gainesville’s urban hub.
Learn more: https://www.depotpark.org/
