Exhibits | Innovation Labs | Films | Studios
Dream Machine
Make your dreams a reality! The Rockwell Automation Dream Machine™ uses models of local landmarks to show how automation and control are a part of our daily lives.
Reiman Aquariums
Sail the Great Lakes, along the North East Atlantic coast, and into the waters of the Florida Keys – all by stepping into the Reiman Aquariums.
TechnoJungle
Join in the hunt for the next great idea by exploring the tangle of technology, inventions and ideas that make up the ever-changing Johnson Controls’ TechnoJungle™.
Great Lakes Future
See the entire Great Lakes watershed, built to scale, when you visit The Helen Bader Foundation's Great Lakes Future. Explore the ways in which you can utilize this exhibit experience to start a dialog about freshwater issues, stewardship, and our relationship with freshwater resources.
The Challenge
Visit this life size re-creation of the first schooner built especially for the Great Lakes following the plans of a Manitowoc-based ship builder.
S/V Denis Sullivan
As Wisconsin's flagship and a flagship for the United Nations Environment Program, the USCG certified Sailing Vessel Denis Sullivan, is an educational sailing vessel connecting learners of all ages to the Great Lakes, oceans and our world of water through experiential learning and technology.
Editing & Computer Lab | Electronics Lab | Bio Lab | General Science Lab Communications Lab | Prototyping Lab | Printing & Publishing Lab
Each of our eight labs, studios, and workshops is specially designed to place you in a dynamic, professional environment. Use our labs, studios, and workshops to add fire to your imagination as you begin to envision the type of experience you’d like to create for yoursef. Explore all of our labs!
The Shel and Marianne Lubar Innovation Theater in the Technology Building and the Digital Theater in the Aquatarium both feature 20’ x 16’ high definition projection screens. Both theaters are ideal for accommodating groups of up to 144 visitors.
Now Showing!
Films show daily in both theaters on a continuous schedule.
Video Production Studio
The Video Production Studio provides a fully equipped television studio where young people can hone their skills both in front of and behind the camera. Students learn preproduction, production and postproduction. This area provides an environment where young people can experiment in producing products for film, television and the web-based media. Participants will also work on projects for actual broadcast.
Audio Studio
The Audio Studio explores the world of sound and how to capture and utilize that sound for music, radio, television and the web. As they learn the tools and equipment used in the audio studio, visitors learn the science of sound and the valuable role it can play in strong educational materials.
Calendar
May
Showing through May 19th.. CENTENNIAL: STEAMING THROUGH THE AMERICAN CENTURY
A series of 32 photographs of the S.S. St. Mary's Challenger by Milwaukee Photojournalist Christopher Winters.
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FILM: INLAND SEAS: Understanding and Protecting the Waters of the Great Lakes
Showing every Saturday and Sunday in May. more..
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SCOUT Program : Webelos Engineer Activity
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MPTV Film Series: Coming to Milwaukee
Tuesday, April 22 - Wednesday, May 4
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ADULT Program: Graphic Design Seminar
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SLEEP-IN Program
Discovery World is yours to explore all night long!
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ADULT Program: Graphic Design Seminar
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MEMBERS NIGHT!
Join us for the Ira Flatow lecture, film preview, sneak peak of the Briggs and Stratton Milwaukee Muscle exhibit, and more!
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FAMILY Program : Build a Backyard Weather Station
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MPTV Film Series: The Best of Times and the Worst of Times
Tuesday, May 20 - Wednesday, June 8