Exhibits

The Reading Science Center features more than 45+ STEM-themed exhibits designed for interactive learning. Our visitors have fun while exploring scientific concepts hands-on, and all our exhibits connect to the state standards for Science. Come visit to build a roller coaster, test for microbes in our Cell Lab or learn about sound traveling while playing bongos! We’ve grouped our exhibits into categories based on their theme scientific concept:45

BIOLOGY

Mystery Microbes
Antimicrobials
Cheek Cells
DNA
Enzymes
Chromosomes
Powering the Brain

ENGINEERING

Science that Sways
Catenary Arch
Bridge the Gap

Electricity

Power vs. Energy
Transformer
Hand Battery

Forces & Motion

Newton’s Cradle
Roller Ramp
Spin Thing
Design‐A‐Coaster
Ramps (set of 4)
- Identical Tracks
- Galileo Track
- High Road‐Hilly Road
- High Road‐Low Road
Sand Pendulums
Bernoulli Blower

Light & Sound

City Lights
Colored Shadows
Bongo Pipes

EARLY LEARNERS

Kids K’Nex
Duplo Blocks
Giant Foam Blocks
Osmo Genius and Little Genius
Snap Circuits

Vision

Persistence of Vision
Dilating Pupils
Moire Patterns

EXHIBITS