Last week my kids and I had a blast with the exclusive preview of The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! at Ontario Science Centre. Unlike the other Ripley exhibits I’ve been to before when I was younger, this one is more fun because it’s interactive and encourages you to literally get your hands on the installations to feed your curiosity and really learn about the science behind those unbelievable things. It was not just about reading the descriptions of every installation. You have to experience it yourself to believe it!
To kick off this mind-boggling preview, the Monsters of Schlock performed live with their unbelievable tricks. Who else could put a mousetrap on their tongues or lift weights that are hooked into their eyelids? Such stunts of freakish nature maybe, but did you know that half of this duo was actually a science major? The Monsters of Schlock are indeed experts and professionals in their craft, and while my kids are in awe, I admire them for demonstrating the unbelievable strengths of the human body.
Our brains had a lot of exercise on the different experiments, games, challenges and other spectacles that actually had scientific explanations no matter how weird and mysterious they seem. We sure felt so small when we tunneled through the world’s largest snake and when we stood next to the world’s tallest man even when he was sitting! I was so impressed with the various artistic installations like the T-rex made of scrap metal, a camel made of toys, a huge car made of a million matchsticks, Albert Einstein’s portrait made of toast, Benjamin Franklin’s portrait made of keyboard keys, oh wow, and a lot more to feast our eyes on! But the kids’ favourites were the optical illusion tricks that made them really wonder and laugh.
Another part of the exhibit that made me think of our future is the Bug Bistro by Entomo Farms, which serves bugs! And the science behind it is that these bugs are many times higher in protein and other nutrients than the meats and poultry we normally eat. Anyone for roasted seasoned crickets and mealworms? I have to admit, we tried some and they were really tasty. There were even colourful bug pops for kids! The “future of food” indeed. If it’s all towards healthier eating, then I’m all for it!
The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not runs daily until September 5, and it would be great for kids to learn about weird science before they start a new school year. Even adults will love it too!
Aside from the Ripley exhibit, I would also like to recommend KidSpark in Ontario Science Centre. There my kids got to experience real-life adult activities through play. They got to build a big house and a roller coaster, buy stuff from the pretend market and cooked them in a pretend house, performed in a music studio, experimented with simple machines in the water, and lots more. This wonderful place is for kids aged 8 and below, just perfect for my 7-year old and 3-year old. So come on down and visit Ontario Science Centre to treat your whole family!
we are planning a trip to t.o this summer. my toddler would love this!
Haven’t been here in years, would love to take the family!
I enjoy taking my toddler to the Science Centre. There is so much to do and see, and it is fun for her as well, even though she is learning.
I would like to win this for my next family outing! It would be super fascinating.
I would love to win because it’s been a long time since we last went there and I think my kids would enjoy it
I’d love to take my kids there! 🙂
My kids are in that age of exploration, they would love this. This would be nice family outing
i love to take my nieces to the Ontario Science Centre so this would be an amazing help in doing that
i have 3 boys and we are very tight on cash this summer :'( so i would love to have the opportunity to take them for a free day out!
We’ve never been there and it looks like something my kids would love.
It would be great place to take both boys 8 and 3.
Would love to win as I love the Science Centre . Have not been in years. I used to take my oldest son there all the time . Would love to be able to take my youngest now
i have 2 boys who are very curious about the sciences and how things work and they would definitely love to explore. plus i know my wife would have an excuse to go to the shops at don mills afterwards haha
We haven’t been to the Science Center for at least 8 years and would love to go again.
We love going to the Science Centre and seeing the displays. It’s a great family outing
My kids ask to go to the Science Centre every year for their birthday. This year will be #3. So much to see and do. I remember going when I was a child and still l love it as an adult.
Besos, Sarah
Journeys of The Zoo
Looks like a fun place for the whole family!
I love Ripley’s and science, would love to take my family.
I’d like to take my nieces this summer!
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of amusement and entertainment for that kiddos, with no
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With everything else changing so fast, I believe it really is valuable to retain the main things
essentially because they have “always” been.