Innoventions West

Get blown away by gale force winds, design your own thrill ride and learn healthy habits to save the world! These interactive experiences and much more are waiting for you inside INNOVENTIONS East and West, 2 pavilions where you’ll discover engaging exhibits, stimulating simulations and educational games that get youngsters excited about learning.

Go west to learn what’s best when it comes to finance, computer technology and fire safety.

• Where’s the Fire? – presented by Liberty Mutual® Insurance
  First, find the fire hazards in “the most dangerous house in America.” Then get your picture taken with a 30-foot fire truck. Become a Fire Chief by excelling at the Burning Questions kiosk before exploring the Play It Safe maze in this fun exhibit promoting fire safety.
• THINK – presented by IBM®
  Are you ready to THINK about the world a little bit differently? This interactive exhibit showcases our ongoing quest to make the world a safer, more efficient and much more sustainable place. Enjoy awe-inspiring stories, then dance, play and pose in front of the “Gesture Wall.”
• The Great Piggy Bank Adventure℠ – presented by T. Rowe Price
  Physical piggy banks and virtual P.I.G.s (personal investment guides) teach youngsters the importance of saving for a life goal—whether it’s a dream vacation or a bedroom with a waterslide!
• Videogame Playground
  Compete against your favorite sports teams, challenge a villain to a duel or embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure with some of your favorite Disney Characters using the latest in videogame technology.

Head east for hands-on activities focused around the different ways our world continues to change.

• StormStruck® – presented by the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH®)
  Get caught in the midst of a perfect storm, then test your knowledge on how to protect your home and family in the event of severe weather. Kids can enjoy building a storm safety kit, and everyone will have the chance to send a postcard home from the “Weather Safe” kiosks.
• Habit Heroes – presented by Florida Blue and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  Ready, set, go—the time to turn into a Habit Hero is now! Team up with Quench, Dynamo and Fuel for a series of interactive adventures and transform the world into happier, healthier place for us all. Try to “Master the Moves”, then “Team Up” to “Save the World” and learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
• The Sum of All Thrills™ – presented by Raytheon
  Use your math, science and engineering know-how to design your very own thrill ride—how mild or wild is up to you! Determine height and velocity using an interactive touch screen while adding features like hill climbs, dive rolls and corkscrews. Then hop aboard a 4D robotic simulator to experience the ride you’ve just created, complete with the realism of high-definition video, audio and motion.
• VISION House® – presented by Green Builder® Media
  Peak into the lives of the Monteverde family with a visit to this enlightening experience. Find out how you can have a greener future today—take a home tour and witness the themes of green residential design, whole-home automation, energy generation, efficiency and environmental quality for yourself.
• Take a Nanooze Break – presented by Cornell University and the National Science Foundation
  When it comes to the human eye, how small is too small? Find out as you bring the microscopic world of nanotechnology into focus and examine the world around you on a nanometer scale! Explore the advancements and amazing discoveries nanotechnology has helped transform into a reality, and learn about how it all affects your daily life.