COSI Columbus | Explore Ocean
Ocean

A Magical World Under Water

Poseidon reigns over a mythical playground, symbolizing the ancient stories of the sea. Explore the physical nature of water through laminar streams, eroding sand and energetic waves. All ages will be delighted in Ocean’s sparkling world of water.

Based on real ocean exploration technology, enter a research habitat and use real technology such as submersibles, sonar, and remote-operated vehicles to explore the wonders of the worlds under the sea. Tie the power and majesty of the oceans to the world around us.


Discover More

Water Bells Water Cannons Wave Tank


Concepts Include

Properties of water Erosion Forces & motion
Laminar flow Sonar Environment & weather
Turbulent flow Buoyancy Vortices
Resonance Water pressure Air pressure


Resource Links

Oceans Alive
Dive & Discover - Expeditions to the Seafloor
Smithsonian's Ocean Planet exhibit
The Unique Properties of Water
National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
USAToday's How Weather Works
Meteorology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Parent's Tip
This exhibit has ideas for young scientists

Infants   Infants

Toddlers   Toddlers

Preschoolers   Preschoolers


Presented by:

Nationwide Foundation