Online Exhibits
Current Online Exhibits
MPG Marathon
See how your design choices and driving strategy affect the performance and energy-efficiency of a hybrid car. Design your car by choosing the body style, size of the gas engine and electric motor, and tires. Then, race it against 2 opponents in real-time. Will your hybrid go the farthest in 2 minutes on a cup of gas?
2001: Destination Space
2001: Destination Space compares the science and technology found in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), and in the artwork of Robert McCall, to real science and technology of today.
Robotics
If you think robots are mainly the stuff of space movies, think again. Right now, all over the world, robots are on the move.
The Spirit of American Innovation: The National Medal of Technology
Learn about the Medal winners through in-depth biographies, personal stories, and firsthand accounts of the sometimes difficult path to innovation. Click on 3 different immersive panoramas: home, office, and hospital, to discover the profound change innovation has brought to the world. Then try to match some Medal winners to their childhood pictures and stories.
The Satellite Site
Explore what satellites do, how they work, and the different types of orbits they can have. Build your own satellite with your friends and family online!
Imagination Playground
The Imagination Playground area is being updated with a new exhibit! You can still enjoy some of your favorite Imagination Playground activities in the IDEA House on the lower level of the Museum.
Online Exhibits Archive
An archive of past favorites from 1995 - 1999. Please enjoy but keep in mind that some links and content may be outdated.