Energy Factory

Discover the science of energy and different ways we can improve energy usage to keep our planet clean and healthy.

Presented by:

Science is always in motion

Get energized as you learn the incredible ways energy powers our world, from the light you can't see to the solar rays you can. Discover how energy transforms, travels and takes on many forms from magnetism to motion.

Exhibits

A young girl puts different colored balls that represent particles into the ball refinery.

Ball Refinery

Explore how crude oil is transformed into everyday products. Separate a mix of particles representing crude oil into heavy (asphalt), medium (gasoline) and light (kerosene) distillates and see how fast you can break it all down.

A group of boys work to keep a disc standing the longest.

Energy Transfer

Discover everyday energy transfers by trying to keep a disc spinning upright the longest or compete to see who can keep the lights on the longest.

A group of boys work together to put magents together.

Magnets

Magnets are more powerful and fun than you think. Try to build a magnetic bridge, or feel the force in action with the Ring Launcher. One push of a button sends a ring soaring in an instant.

A young girl smiles as she plays with an interactive solar exhibit.

Solar Energy

Discover how much we rely on the Sun for energy and light as you explore our interactive solar exhibits and see how different types of glass are used around the world to harness solar energy.