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Katie Young posted a reply on Re: Seeking Inspiration – Photo Op Exhibit Ideas
Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Said: Similar to Starr's list, one of our more popular photo spots is a colored shadows wall--three lights shining on a white wall. We painted a funky black picture frame around the white to make it stand out in our exhibits, and it is right ...
Becca Drew Ramsey posted a reply on Re: Mother's Room Best Practices
Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Said: At Thinkery, we call our room the "Comfort Room". It has a locked door. It doubles as a quiet space for folks who need it. We do have a sink and changing table, though we have considered removing the changing table because of odors in t...
Starr Peters posted a reply on Re: Seeking Inspiration – Photo Op Exhibit Ideas
Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Said: Our three exhibits that I see people take photos of in front of the most are:Bubble booth (we call ours be in a bubble)- the classic big bubble exhibit where you stand in the middle and pull a hoop up around yourself so a bubble...
Joshua Kay posted a reply on Re: Turbulent Orb Exhibit
Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Said: Hi Paul,I don't have a proven answer for you but I have found two possible answers, one from the turbulent orb manual available on t...
Paul Fenton posted a new Topic
Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Turbulent Orb Exhibit
Hello! We have a turbulent orb at our Museum, like this one from Exploratorium and are needing to replenish the fluid. We're having trouble putting our fingers on a recipe. So far I've purchased the Steve Spangler rheoscopic fluid and have been experimenting with mixtures of water, corn syrup/glycerin, mica powder, and dish soap. With the off the shelf and my DIY experiments, the particles are...
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