Exhibitions

Featured Exhibition

Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear | May 31-September 14
What triggers our deepest fears, and how do our brains and bodies cope with danger? Find out by braving creepy animals, loud noises, electric shocks and the fear of falling, all in a safe, educational environment. Getting scared has never been so enlightening.

Permanent Exhibitions

Skyscraper! Achievement and Impact
Skyscrapers are one of the towering accomplishments of modern civilization, and what better place to learn about them than in view of the world's most spectacular skyline? Our premier new exhibition gallery is larger than some museums devoted to the subject!

Infection Connection
The idea that germs cause disease is only about 150 years old. Yet today, medical investigators called epidemiologists can track how illnesses spread from person to person and across the globe. Find out how while discovering ways to live a healthier life and help others do the same.

Communication
Language and the ability to communicate abstract ideas may be the single most important trait that separates humans from other animals. Learn about how human communication has evolved from handprints on cave walls to the digital tools that link us today.

Our Hudson Home
When the first European explorers entered the mouth of the Hudson River, they thought it was so vast that it might lead to China. Today, the river remains a vital part of this region's environment, economy and lifestyle. Discover the lifeline that connects us all.

Eat and Be Eaten
Do you think camouflage and chemical warfare are human inventions? Not so. See how creatures evolved these tools and many other surprising strategies to catch their prey while avoiding being caught themselves. Then meet the animals up close and personal.

Breakthroughs
Scientists are making new discoveries every day, and technology is a constant force of change in our lives. Watch real-time updates as the world shifts right in front of you, and get a look at the most important issues affecting our lives and our planet today. Now Showing: Vote Science 2008

I Explore
Discovery delights both children and scientists. With adult caregivers, children ages 2-5 can explore who they are, what they can do and what their world offers by looking at what’s under a city sidewalk, composing their own music on ringing rocks and much more.

Energy Quest
What will power the world of the future? How long will fossil fuels last us, and what are the alternatives? Take an unprecedented journey through the major sources of Earth’s energy and experiment with alternative sources to see what tomorrow may offer.

Wonder Why
Excited by the changes at Liberty Science Center but missing your old favorites? You’re in luck. Wonder Why combines the best of what came before, offering 40 favorites from our previous building, such as the fossil-studded rock climbing wall and our digital darkroom.