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Delta’s Voyage
Delta’s Voyage is a portal to the breathtaking world of the ocean that nurtures connections among visitors and allows children to gain a deeper understanding of California’s marine life and its interconnectedness to the world. CMOSC will collaborate on this exhibit with The Hydrous – a renowned nonprofit fostering ocean empathy and marine stewardship – to offer a unique educational odyssey.
From California’s Kelp Forest and a simulated Coral Reef to a Deep Sea Cave and Ocean Clean-up interactive game, Delta’s Voyage will allow budding marine biologists to delve further into ocean ecosystems and better understand the stressors affecting marine environments.
STEM Empowerment Zone
The STEM Empowerment Zone offers children the opportunity to engage deeply with complex science concepts in a hands-on, interactive environment.
Children will be able to explore the dynamics of air pressure and wind currents, while the properties of magnetism come to life at a Magnet and Ferrofluid table. In the Revolving Circle exhibit, kids will discover how rotational motion and force influence movement. A full-size Pin Wall invites children to press their hands, faces, or entire bodies into the wall, creating 3D impressions while exploring textures, pressure, and spatial awareness.
Additional interactive exhibits will offer opportunities for kids to explore the science of light. A Shadow Play station with colored lights invites children to experiment with overlapping hues, while learning about how light travels and changes.
Inventor’s Garage
While open and fun for kids of all ages, a dedicated Inventor’s Garage is specially designed for older children, ages 8-12, who are eager to dive deeper into hands-on learning and creative exploration. This dynamic space invites budding engineers, inventors, architects, and builders to engage in real-world problem-solving through imaginative projects.
This innovative space is equipped with individual Creator Cubbies where children can explore upcycled materials and use real tools – saws, hammers, pliers, and screws/nails – to bring their imaginative projects to fruition.
Learning Lab Flex Spaces
The Learning Lab flex spaces on the second floor of the expansion will double the Museum’s capacity to host school field trips while providing more space for enrichment opportunities such as bilingual storytimes, “Big Thinkers” STEM programming, and performances by visiting artists and educators. Pop-up activities like Roving Robotics to Energy Engineers will be a highlight of the Learning Labs.
The flex space will be utilized for private parties and CMOSC’s Wonder Camps program. In addition, the Learning Labs will also serve as a versatile and valuable resource for the community, hosting various events that enrich the local area while providing an additional revenue stream for CMOSC.
