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Vale Park: Science in the Park

June 23 - August 26

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Vale Park and Vale Cemetery by exploring how science is all around us. Learn about the natural science of the park, its importance to the region’s history, and the inventors buried in Vale Cemetery, including Ernst Alexanderson, William Coolidge, and Charles Steinmetz. Also, use new interactives to explore the physics of the playground. This exhibit is presented in collaboration with the Schenectady Heritage Area.

Power House

Science is everywhere!  A centerpiece in our move toward our new mission, this exhibit illustrates how much fun is involved in science! 

Experience the power to change the world!  Observe energy and discover invisible forces.  Be inspired by old and new technologies, like the science of Silly Putty, an accidental invention created right here at GE, and the science behind nanotechnology and the man-made diamond. This exhibit illustrates the huge impact science has on our everyday lives.

Interactives everywhere!  Experiment with science principles at play in everyday life with NEW hands-on, brains-on interactives like the Invisible Man, the Battle of the Giant Magnets, and the Bridge of Fire.

Fueling the Future

Worldwide, the number of automobiles continues to increase. How will we fuel them? Explore opportunities and challenges of different fuels, including gasoline, ethanol, hydrogen, biodiesel, electricity, and yes, even horsepower!

See how different fuels affect the economy and the environment, with interactives, images, video, and artifacts from our collection, including a one-of-a-kind prototype electric car developed by GE in 1978. 

Chemical Innovation: Developing the Essentials

This exhibit explores the essential role of chemistry in everyday life, and commemorates the 100th anniversary of SI Group (formerly Schenectady International). The exhibit includes examples of everyday consumer products that use SI Group products, interactive quizzes about chemistry, and a laboratory space where Museum educators and chemists from the community will be able to conduct hands-on demonstrations.

This exhibit is made possible by SI Group.