Presented by : UC Davis Health

What’s crawling beneath your feet, soaring above your head, or hiding in the wild? In this hands-on gallery, young explorers (ages 4-8) can use their five senses and science tools to uncover the secrets of the natural world. Get ready for whole-body fun—shake like a bear, listen for wildlife sounds, and see how animals blend into their environments!

Designed to spark curiosity, Nature Detectives helps kids learn through exploration and simple scientific inquiry, empowering them to ask questions and find answers in the world around them.

Presented by : California Cultural and Historic Endowment, Museum Grant Program, The Ralph and Marla Andersen Family

California is at the forefront of renewable energy, leading the nation with solutions that are transforming our environment and communities. Now, you get to be part of this exciting shift!

In this interactive exhibition, you’ll step into a world like no other, using a massive 50-foot digital display to redesign Sacramento’s transportation system. Explore how we can electrify our cities, create smart homes, and revitalize green spaces. Plus, discover how young people across the globe are taking action to combat climate change in their own communities. Ready to design a sustainable future? The power is in your hands!

Presented by: SMUD

Step into a world of hands-on excitement where you can design your own pinball machine, stack towering skyscrapers like a giant game of Jenga, and balance balls and dowels in space to create molecular-like structures. The possibilities are endless!

This interactive experience invites you to dive into the engineering design process, challenging your imagination, problem-solving skills, and creativity. Get ready to think big, build bigger, and have a blast while doing it!

Presented by: Susan Douglas

Ever wondered what it’s like to be an astronaut? Now’s your chance! In Destination Space, you’ll test rockets, take the helm on the International Space Station, and explore the exciting possibilities of space travel. Since Neil Armstrong’s giant leap in 1969, space exploration has soared to new heights—but what comes next?

Dive into the challenges of living and thriving in outer space, from managing water systems to growing food beyond Earth. Explore the cutting-edge technologies needed to get us to the next frontier and get one step closer to booking your own seat on a rocket. The universe is waiting—are you ready to reach for the stars?

Presented by : Aerojet Rocketdyne

California’s water system is a marvel, but droughts and a growing population are stretching it thin. In Water Challenge, you’ll dive into hands-on exhibits where you’ll shape a watershed, create a water-saving tune, make eco-friendly meal choices, even swim with the salmon. Discover your environmental footprint and learn how small changes can make a big impact. Ready to take on the challenge? The future of water is in your hands!

Presented by : Association of California Water Agencies, California American Water, California Department of Water Resources, California Farm Water Coalition, Ducks Unlimited Inc., Regional Water Authority, Sacramento Area Sewer District

Step into the ultimate makerspace, where you’re the inventor! In Design Lab, you’ll get hands-on with cutting-edge tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, and soldering equipment as you design rockets, robots, wind turbines, and more. Collaborate, experiment, and test your ideas as you unleash your inner inventor.
Ready to create something amazing? The possibilities are endless—what will you build next?

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Presented by : Synergex International Corporation