Discovery Place is bringing some of the science outside, for free, onto Tryon Street. TryOn Science will be a permanent outside exhibit, starting Saturday, May 10th, 2014. This is guaranteed to be a hit with both adults and kids. The permanent exhibit includes three fun features:
- How Tall: As you walk by you may hear the call of a voice saying, “Hey, come over here” or “What’s Up?” Stand under the sensor as the exhibit calculates your measured height and gives you a verbal analysis of your numbers.
- Whisper Dishes: Discovery Place is bringing back an old favorite. Two stainless steel disks stand roughly 60 feet apart from one another. Whisper into one dish and someone listening at the other dish will hear you.
- Kaleidoscopes: Experience “people watching” in a whole new way. Two new kaleidoscope units swivel and hinge so you can explore the passers-by on Tryon Street.
Also, while the exhibit Van Gogh Alive is at Discovery Place, there will be one more additional feature outside, a public art wall where anyone can contribute to a chalk drawing replica of Van Gogh’s famous painting. The public art wall and exhibition will be leaving Charlotte June 1.
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