Play in the light.

Step into the art and science of light … and recharge your winter wonder.

Discover luminous artworks that dazzle and surprise:

• Play experimental LED dungeon crawlers

• Delight in glowing geometries, then fold and build your own

• See real objects float with movie screen technology

• Count the craters on a vast glowing moon

• Paint the walls with digital light and shadow

• Walk inside hypnotic 3D illusions and question what’s real

• Soak up prismatic color inspired by particle physics

• Try out new exhibit prototypes in the Light Lab

Still light-curious? Tinker with color and shadow in Bechtel Gallery 3, and enjoy illuminating live programs for both adults and kids. Don’t miss this beloved annual expansion of our iconic exhibits on light.