Exhibits

See real brains on display and learn about the various parts that make up the most complex structure in the known universe.

Discover how the brain creates the images you see and the sounds you hear, and learn about the many ways your brain can trick you. 

Learn how the brain creates, stores, retrieves, and loses memories.

Learn how the frontal lobes can control other parts of the brain to allow us to make decisions and achieve our goals.

Explore the microstructure of brain cells and play with an interactive mechanical model to learn how they communicate.

Discover what we can learn about the brain by studying the electrical activity it generates.

Learn about the latest technologies used by scientists to study how mental processes are implemented in the brain.

Learn about some of the most common brain disorders and recent advances in understanding their causes. 

Discover how the human brain evolved from simple nerve nets in pre-historic jellyfish to its current form over a period of 600 million years.

Puzzles, games, and other hands-on activities that introduce basic concepts of neuroscience to children of all ages.