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SCIENCE EXHIBITS
The Marian Koshland Science Museum offers unique, interactive science exhibits and hands-on science activities for visitors. Current exhibits on view in the science museum: Infectious Disease, Earth Lab, Wonders of Science, Lights At Night. If you can't make it to Washington, then view our virtual exhibitions below.
Earth At Night
LIGHTS AT NIGHT
Experience
Explore Earth images at night. This satellite view allows you to zoom in on your hometown or places far away. Compare images from 1993, 1997 and 2003 to infer changes in population, energy consumption, energy efficiency and economic activity.
Lights At Night in the Museum
Lights At Night is on view at the museum
Photo of E.coli bacteriaOnline Gallery
INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Gallery
Get an in-depth view of the viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites that surround us, the types of infectious diseases they can cause, and the scientific challenges involved in targeting them.
Infectious Disease Exhibit in the Museum
Infectious Disease is on view at the museum
Drop of WaterOnline Experience
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Online Experience
Over 1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water worldwide. What can be done? Learn more about this problem and explore possible solutions for clean water in this virtual exhibition.
CD-ROM of Water Exhibit
Order Safe Drinking Water is Essential DVD
NebulaeOnline Gallery
WONDERS OF SCIENCE
Gallery
Take a look at recent scientific research helping to unravel some of the greatest mysteries of the universe. Explore cutting edge science visualizations.
Wonders of Science Space in the Museum
Wonders of Science is on view at the museum
The Earth from SpaceOnline Gallery
GLOBAL WARMING FACTS & OUR FUTURE
Gallery
Explore the current facts about climate change, including its potential causes and the possible future effects of global warming. Discover what these climate changes will likely mean for you. Investigate the personal, national, and international actions that could reduce the negative effects of global warming.
Climate Change Exhibit in the Museum
Global Warming is now on view at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Monona, WI.
Test Tube with DNAOnline Gallery
PUTTING DNA TO WORK
Past Gallery
DNA can be used to detect genetic diseases, improve crops, or catch criminals. The information in DNA sequences has been harnessed for a multitude of tasks, but how is DNA put to work? Find DNA information in this online exhibit.
DNA Exhibit in the Museum
A past exhibit at the museum, DNA is on view in Dallas.

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