October 2015
Making noise with the science of sound
The science of sound and how music is made are just two of the subjects explored in a vibrant interactive exhibition
opening at MOTAT on Saturday 31 October 2015.
Developed and toured by Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History in Palmerston North, Sounds Amazing – Discover the Science of Sound answers in-depth questions about sound in an exciting hands-on way.
Touring exhibitions manager Catherine Hehir says the exhibition combines in-depth science information with tactile
experiences in a vibrant and engaging way. “It’s all about having fun while learning how sound is made,” she says.
Sounds Amazing – Discover the Science of Sound engages hands, eyes and ears. How musicians get notes from string, wind or percussion instruments is demonstrated by
strumming giant harps, striking gamelans, playing slap-a-phone (bongo pipes), or tickling the ivories of a giant
keyboard.
The exhibition is highly engaging for children and enables them to explore concepts relating to the science of sound,
including sound production and how sound travels. Children and adults enjoy playing with the weird and wonderful
instruments in this well-orchestrated examination of the second sense.
Sounds Amazing will be at MOTAT until 7 February 2016 and entry to this exhibition is included in the general MOTAT admission fees.
Come along and make some NOISE!
ENDS