A detailed guide to what’s inside WonderWorks Orlando

This zone lets you experience natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes. The highlight is the Earthquake Café, where you can experience the tremors of a 5.3 magnitude earthquake, understand the power of earthquakes and the importance of earthquake preparedness. It’s a thrilling, educational experience that you won’t want to miss. You’ll also find exhibits on hurricanes and tornadoes, for you to experience the power and impact of extreme weather.

This zone tests your physical abilities with various interactive exhibits. The Bed of Nails exhibit is a must-see. Here, you can lie on 3,500 sharp nails without getting punctured. It’s a fascinating demonstration of weight distribution and a fun photo opportunity. Other exhibits in this zone include the Bubble Lab, where you can create giant bubbles, and the Pulley Power exhibit, which demonstrates the power of pulleys.

This zone gives you a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of space exploration on a journey through the cosmos and has a life-sized replica of an EVA suit used by astronauts. You can also try landing the space shuttle in the Shuttle Landers exhibit, or experience the feeling of weightlessness in the ‘Astronaut Training Challenge’ where you spin in a gyroscope that spins in random directions!

The Wonder Art Gallery uses mind-bending tricks to show you just how much your brain can be fooled! There are puzzles that will twist your brain in knots, rooms that defy logic, and illusions that will have you wondering if you're upside down! It's a great way to learn about perception and how your brain works.

This zone explores the fascinating world of light and sound waves. Don’t miss out ‘The Giant Piano’ where you can create your own music by stepping on the large, floor-based piano keys. It’s a fun and interactive way to learn about music and sound waves. Other exhibits in this zone include the Speed of Light Challenge, where you can test your speed and agility, and the Shadow Wall, where you can freeze your shadow.

The Imagination Lab is your chance to unleash your inner artist and scientist. The star attraction is the Alien Stomper. You'll use your body movements to stomp on those pesky aliens – it's a fun way to get active and see how technology can be used for play. Curious about how things work?The ‘Gear Works’ area lets you build your own contraptions and see the power of gears firsthand.