Wonder Under the Waves Saltwater Aquarium

The Wonder Under the Waves Saltwater Aquarium is an Indo-pacific a coral reef ecosystem with a variety of inhabitants including fish and live coral. Surrounding the aquarium is a fossil wall that includes descendants of animals found in this region’s fossil record.

The WonderLab aquarium turned five-years-old in 2022! What can you discover in our thriving coral reef?

Hidden Life of Deserts

Discover a portal to a hidden world through WonderLab’s new  immersive hands-on exhibit that explores the complexity and beauty of desert life.

  • Get face to face with desert animals like the blue-tongued skink, big-headed ants and vinegaroons.
  • Crawl, climb and skitter into the desert!
  • What can you discover?

Hidden Life of Deserts is located on the second floor and is included with the price of general admission.

Hidden Life of Deserts is made possible by generous support from the National Science Foundation award to Indiana University Professor Dr. Andrew Zelhof, Brabson Library & Educational Foundation, and Royal on the Eastside / Subaru of America.

SandScapes Augmented Reality Sandbox

Build volcanoes and watch them erupt over the ocean’s shore. Carve out a pathway along the side of the Rocky Mountains. Discover elevation levels in the Arctic. Visitors can find themselves anywhere in the world as SandScapes switches between climates and biomes.

The SandScapes exhibit is made possible by generous funding from the Brabson Library and Educational Foundation and Royal on the Eastside / Subaru of America.

Big Piano

Dance a tune on the Big Piano. Tap your toes! Hop out a melody! Run some scales. Or just make a big, beautiful, musical mess.

The Big Piano is made possible by generous funding from Royal on the Eastside / Subaru of America.

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