The Wonders of Water exhibit was designed with the focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) learning platforms for young children. A water exhibit is one of the most developmentally appropriate play mediums and helps children acquire basic problem solving and communication skills.
Wonders of Water consists of distinct components:

• The Stream Table and Water Cycle: “Rain” flows down the mountain and through a spillway where visitors can insert plastic dams to direct the water towards a visitor-operated lock or a waterfall; The table also includes interchangeable water wheels, fountains, a water engine and a tool called the “Archimedes’ Screw” (an ancient invention commonly used for irrigation)
• The Block Dock: A tabletop wharf where visitors try to load container ships with cargo so they won’t capsize
• Plumbers Park: Visitors put together pipes that direct water in different directions to create fountains
• Real-Time atmospheric NASA display: A large format, video presentation
• Bubble Hoop: Visitors stand on a platform and lift a hula-hoop from soapy liquid to try and surround themselves in a large bubble
• Will it Float: A crane in a big tank of water allows visitors to lower objects down to see if they will sink or float
• Musical Chimes: Using arcade like water shooters, visitors can hit various instruments to create music
• Window Squeegees: Visitors use real squeegees to clean a large window that looks out into the museum
• Dryer Tubes: Flexible nozzles and an overhead heat lamp to help dry off anything that has gotten wet