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Top 10 Interactive Experiences
1. Energy Explorations Theater
Embark on a fast-paced, animated adventure through the world of energy production in America. Inspired by the films of Disney and Pixar, this fun-filled journey introduces kids and kids-at-heart to energy, providing an overview for those with limited time to spend while encouraging them to return.
2. Dynamic Rock Strata Wall (Geology)
Cast from actual Texas rock layers, including shale, sandstone, limestone and salt, this room-sized wall offers visitors the chance to explore how oil and gas move through rock and where each is trapped. At the touch of a screen, choose a topic to explore and see the selection come to life in full color on the rock.
3. Global Oil Fields Information Center (Geography)
A giant projected image of the earth rotates in space, inviting visitors to explore 800 of the world's largest oil and gas fields. Visitors can zoom into any region and investigate hydrocarbon deposits depicted as colorful projections against stunningly realistic, high-resolution satellite imagery of the earth.
4. Geology in the Field (Exploration)
Gaze across a barren, mountainous landscape, and witness holographic illusions of two geologists materialize and explain what they are doing in the middle of nowhere. A massive Vibroseis truck interrupts them, sending its booming vibrations deep into the rock below. With a brand new program and updated displays, this Wiess Energy Hall classic will delight a whole new generation.
5. Well Logging (Drilling)
Despite its name, no trees are cut down in well logging. Instead, visitors lower a state-of-the-art logging tool down a borehole. Once in position, the tool deploys its mechanical sensor arms. As the probe slowly ascends, resembling a strange robot from science fiction, it generates a full color display on a giant plasma screen. The complicated array of color helps visitors learn where oil is located.
6. Geovator
A perennial Wiess Energy Hall favorite, the Geovator has been completely overhauled—with 42-inch plasma view ports; more realistic views of rock layers and flowing fluids; a sharper soundtrack; and a whole new look. After being shrunken to fit inside a 7 7/8-inch bore hole, join Captain Mercaptan and take a fantastic journey 7,285 feet straight down. Experience what it takes to bring oil to the surface, and surf the gusher back to the top of the well.
7. Vortex Separator (Processes and Products)
Push a button to activate this industrial tornado and watch it go to work. A stream of oil carrying solid particles swirls inside a transparent bowl separator, also known as a hydrocyclone. The whirlpool motion flings the particles to the sides, and clear liquid energy emerges on the top. Take it for a spin!
8. Energy Excursions Theater
This immersive, spherical-screen experience takes visitors on a wild ride from the roof of the Museum, traveling across the country and under the oceans to explore the major sources of energy in the United States. Soar over a futuristic floating oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico, plunge beneath its depths to explore oil production on the ocean floor, and take off on a cross-country odyssey to see a nuclear plant, a massive coal mine, and an experimental solar project. Zip between the slashing blades of a 200-foot tall wind turbine, and plummet from the top of the mighty Hoover Dam. Ten minutes later, return to the roof of the Museum, ready for another voyage.
9. Energy Matrix (Transportation & Distribution)
Take control of an enormous world map to explore the labyrinthine energy network that powers our lives. Touch this wide, curved screen to make a selection and watch as a tangle of brightly colored pipelines snakes out across the country. Discover how our electrical grid interconnects and how many power plants it takes to power the United States. Turn everything on at once and marvel at the sheer complexity of our energy matrix. The visitor is in complete control.
10. Future Fuels Computer (Alternative Energy Sources)
Investigate the future of energy by selecting from topics such as biomass, nuclear fusion, fuel cells and ocean wave energy, and use the touch screen to access multiple levels of information about any alternative energy topic imaginable. The energy outlook for tomorrow seems blindingly bright when seen on a 50-inch plasma screen in photorealistic detail and vivid color.
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