Imagine finding the fully re-constructed skeleton of a huge, twelve-foot tall mastodon that lived during the Ice Age. Then imagine climbing up inside a giant tree trunk and being able to look the mastodon right in the eye – or, rather - the eye socket.
Gravity Roll Contraption…Watch with fascination as the rubber ball winds its way up, down, and all around this wonderful roller coaster conceived by local inventor Reid Bielenberg. Children turn a crank to make the ball climb to great heights…and then the fun begins! Gravity takes hold of the ball as speeds along its course.
Hudson River Diving Bell…Descend into the depths of the Hudson River to discover the fishes and other creatures that dwell there. View a colorful sculpture made entirely of glass polished by running water. Operate a robotic arm to pluck samples from the Hudson River bottom.
A series of authentic shops which celebrate the diverse cultures found throughout the Hudson Valley’s cities, villages and towns. Bake a cake, try on a dress, buy groceries, or build a house. Your kids will love it!
Where would you ever find a carousel full of black and white cows instead of colorful, galloping horses? Well here, actually, in a miniature carousel included in our interactive exhibit about solar and wind energy.
