Our water exhibit area was funded by the US Geological Survey and Illinois First! The exhibit is awash with fun learning activities designed to teach about water usage, rivers, and all things wet and wonderful. Explore the exhibits in the beautifully renovated Grand and Petite Foyer of the Orpheum building.
Be sure to visit the Mezzanine Level. Our historian has prepared an extensive exhibit featuring the Orpheum Theater and its glory days.
Take a virtual tour with us.
- Volume Variety
- Learn about volume by measuring sand. It flows just like water!
- Reading Dinghy
- Families enjoy this quiet space. It's the perfect spot to relax and read about water habitats and wildlife. The lake mural and ever-changing aquarium/terrarium provide a fascinating backgound.
Waterworks Exhibits Viewed from the Mezzanine Level
- Ground Rules
- Learn how groundwater pollution can affect lakes, rivers, wells, and water reserves.
- How Does Your River Flow?
- Learn about pitch, flow rate, and water volume.