Exhibits
Where there's something for everyone
From our Tinkering Studio to our Water Table, our exhibits are engineered for both fun and curiosity-led learning. Explore the museum, build a marble run, or land a lunar module — there is something for the whole family to enjoy.
Pterosaurs Have Taken Flight — Prepare for Something New!
As we prepare for our next exhibit, a portion of the main gallery will be closed from June 1 – 12. We appreciate your patience during this transition and look forward to welcoming you back to experience something entirely new.
What’s coming next? Let’s just say… things are about to come
together
in a whole new way. We can’t wait for you to see how it all
connects.
Now Open
Ripple Effect:
Hands-On with Hydrodynamics
This immersive water table invites visitors of all ages to explore how water moves, flows, and responds to changes in its environment. Spin water wheels, light up turbines, create cascading waterfalls, and rearrange dams and aqueducts to see cause-and-effect in action. Adjustable waterfalls and movable structures let you test how landscapes shift and water responds, while heated, filtered water ensures a comfortable, clean experience year-round. Fully accessible and hands-on, Ripple Effect encourages curiosity, creativity, and learning for everyone. Bring your questions, roll up your sleeves, and discover how even small actions can create big ripple effects in the world around us.
Come make a splash!
Now Open
Subterranean Science:
Exploring Life in the Dark
This exciting new Subterranean Science exhibit features living creatures that thrive in the dark, preserved specimens of local cave insects and bats, glowing minerals, and antique mining tools that tell the story of life and work underground.
This project is made possible through the generous support of the Brabson Family Foundation, with additional donations from the Clark R. Bavin National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory. Expertise and input from the Friends of the Oregon Cave National Monument and the National Park Service have also helped shape the exhibit.
Visit the museum today to delve into
Subterranean Science: Exploring Life in the Dark.
Exhibits & Experiences
Pacific Crest Cove
Specifically designed for our youngest visitors, Pacific Crest Cove is a gentle play area that invites children to explore a boat-themed climbing structure, splash at the water table, and play "floor-is-lava" with moveable stepping stones.
Pulley Chairs
This kinesthetic exhibit explores how simple machines make physical activities easier. Pull your chair all the way to the top!
Field Notes - Exhibit News
Get a closer look at the interactive exhibits that make ScienceWorks come alive! From classic favorites to new installations, this section shares behind-the-scenes stories, exhibit updates, and sneak peeks at what’s coming next. Come see what’s sparking wonder on the museum floor.
