The World Within Us
The World Within Us’ is about the science behind human body, sound, light, and illusion.
This floor offers an opportunity to understand internal sensations and the cognitive processes through which we become aware of the environment. Explore how we receive information using our five senses and how our brain interprets to form perceptions.
Light
In this section, visitors can explore how light travels and why we perceive colours. The exhibits show how light interacts with different materials to make objects visible and how it shapes our surroundings. They also explain how the eyes and brain process light signals, allowing us to form images and experience the full range of colours.
Human Body
Step inside the Human Body section to explore how our organs and systems keep us alive and active. Interactive displays reveal which parts of the brain respond to the five senses, what arteries look like when they are blocked, and how different systems, like the skeletal, nervous, and cardiovascular, work together in harmony.
Mirror Maze
The Mirror Maze challenges visitors to find their way through a playful labyrinth of reflections. As you move through, shifting angles and repeated images create surprising illusions that test your sense of direction and perception. It’s an experience that blends fun with an exploration of how mirrors and light work together to alter what we see.
Seeing In beliveing
Illusions show us that what we see isn’t always what’s real. In this area, visitors can explore how the brain interprets images in surprising ways. Try walking through the Anti-Gravity Room, where balance feels distorted, or see how bending light creates fascinating visual tricks. The exhibits also highlight how our own expectations can influence the way we perceive and respond to the world.
Sound
Can sound be seen? This section explores the science of sound and its links with music and technology. Interactive exhibits introduce concepts such as frequency and pitch, showing how they relate to one another. Visitors can visualize sound waves, observe the forces that influence their movement, and experiment with how sound shapes the way we experience the world.
Sound Lab
The Sound Lab introduces visitors to a wide variety of musical instruments, from traditional to contemporary, including woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings. Exhibits highlight how these instruments are classified, where they originate from, and the unique sounds they produce. Visitors can also take part in hands-on activities by creating simple sound-making instruments from everyday materials.
This floor offers an opportunity to understand internal sensations and the cognitive processes through which we become aware of the environment. Explore how we receive information using our five senses and how our brain interprets to form perceptions.
Light
In this section, visitors can explore how light travels and why we perceive colours. The exhibits show how light interacts with different materials to make objects visible and how it shapes our surroundings. They also explain how the eyes and brain process light signals, allowing us to form images and experience the full range of colours.
Human Body
Step inside the Human Body section to explore how our organs and systems keep us alive and active. Interactive displays reveal which parts of the brain respond to the five senses, what arteries look like when they are blocked, and how different systems, like the skeletal, nervous, and cardiovascular, work together in harmony.
Mirror Maze
The Mirror Maze challenges visitors to find their way through a playful labyrinth of reflections. As you move through, shifting angles and repeated images create surprising illusions that test your sense of direction and perception. It’s an experience that blends fun with an exploration of how mirrors and light work together to alter what we see.
Seeing In beliveing
Illusions show us that what we see isn’t always what’s real. In this area, visitors can explore how the brain interprets images in surprising ways. Try walking through the Anti-Gravity Room, where balance feels distorted, or see how bending light creates fascinating visual tricks. The exhibits also highlight how our own expectations can influence the way we perceive and respond to the world.
Sound
Can sound be seen? This section explores the science of sound and its links with music and technology. Interactive exhibits introduce concepts such as frequency and pitch, showing how they relate to one another. Visitors can visualize sound waves, observe the forces that influence their movement, and experiment with how sound shapes the way we experience the world.
Sound Lab
The Sound Lab introduces visitors to a wide variety of musical instruments, from traditional to contemporary, including woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings. Exhibits highlight how these instruments are classified, where they originate from, and the unique sounds they produce. Visitors can also take part in hands-on activities by creating simple sound-making instruments from everyday materials.
