Space Lab Exhibit Opening

Prepare for launch! Step into Space Lab, a hands-on exploration of space science and interplanetary adventure.

Whether you’re defending Earth from incoming asteroids, engineering your own rocket, or mining asteroids for valuable resources, this immersive exhibit challenges visitors to think like scientists, engineers, and astronauts.

🚀Exhibit Highlights:

Defend the Earth
Space isn’t just about exploration—it’s about protection, too! Deflect or destroy hazardous asteroids using various defense strategies, learning which techniques work best against different threats.

Explore Mars
Join the mission of Perseverance and Ingenuity! Operate virtual versions of NASA’s cutting-edge rover and helicopter, searching for ancient microbial life and mapping the Martian terrain.

Rocket Builder
Become a rocket scientist by designing and launching your own spacecraft. Choose engines, fuel tanks, and payloads to complete daring space missions!

Stellar Playground
Experiment with gravity, stars, and cosmic evolution in an interactive stellar sandbox. Merge stars, create black holes, and watch celestial bodies form and evolve. With space for multiple participants, this collaborative experience is perfect for budding astronomers and astrophysicists.

Asteroid Miner
Test your piloting skills by landing on an asteroid, scanning its surface, collecting samples, and installing ion engines to maneuver space rocks.

From planetary exploration to cosmic engineering, Space Lab is an adventure that’s out of this world!

✨“Space Lab lets everyone step into the shoes of scientists and engineers for a day. Our family wanted to invest in this exhibit; it’s about inspiring future generations throughout West Virginia and our region.”✨
– Louis Weisberg

The Space Lab exhibit is presented thanks to support from Liz & Louis Weisberg and Family.

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Welcome to the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia, where creativity, learning, and wonder converge to inspire all who walk through our doors. Join the more than 3 million people who have been inspired and entertained at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences since it opened in 2003!

From interactive STEAM exhibits and captivating live performances to inspiring art exhibitions and immersive educational programs, the Clay Center is 240,000 square feet of pure excitement nestled in Charleston, the heart of wild, wonderful West Virginia. Plan your visit today!

The Clay Center’s mission is to inspire creativity, learning and wonder through experiences in the Arts and Sciences for all people of West Virginia and the region.