Emerson Science Park
The museum's popular outdoor Emerson Science Park is open during museum hours (weather permitting) and is included with museum admission.
Suspension Bridge
Gently bounce on the world's only known suspension bridge hanging from Kevlar cable.
Voussoir Arch Bridge
Build and walk across a Voussoir arch bridge.
Delay Tube
Speak into one tube and hold your ear against another tube to hear how long it takes for the sound of your voice to travel back to you.
Whisper Dishes
Whisper to a friend across the Science Park. You'll be amazed at how far the softest sounds can travel.
Coupled and Comparison Swings
Try the swings by yourself or with a friend and compare the difference.
Ski Lift
Leverage your weight to lift your parents on the ski lift.
More Outdoor Exhibits to Explore
- Ball Races
- Build It!
- Comparison Swings
- Coupled Swings
- Echo Tube
- Heat Tunnel
- Pitch Pipes
- Resonant Pendulum
- Solar Energy
- Subtractive color windows
- Thunder Panel, Rainsticks and Scrap Metal Chimes
- Traveling Waves
- Voice Tubes
