May 22 – September 7
Mondays – Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sundays: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Achieve Amazing
Be amazed. Be amazing. Come to The Science of Guinness World Records. Discover the world’s great record holders, what it took to cement their names in the history books and potentially become a part
of history yourself!
All around the world, people are pushing themselves to achieve new and amazing things. From the world’s longest mustache (14 feet!), to the most drum beats in 60 seconds (more than 2,100 beats… or 35 per second!), to the most consecutive pinky pull-ups (36!), the world is full of fascinating people achieving strange and incredible feats.
Now, for the first time ever, we’re looking into the science behind these mesmerizing accomplishments with our The Science of Guinness World Records exhibition.
Go behind the scenes and see what it takes. Hear the stories of those who set out to break new ground and succeeded. Learn the secrets, then try it for yourself. Challenge your friends, your family, your classmates or even other guests.
Exhibit Highlights Include:
- Intro Theatre & Locomotive: Kick off your journey with an immersive video detailing the origins of GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS and its rise as the global authority on record-breaking achievements.
- Ignite: Learn what qualifies as an official record through an interactive quiz that introduces the scientific principles and criteria behind the records.
- Explore: Dive into astonishing records, go for a high score in the Attempt Arenas, and get insider insight from an official adjudicator and a scientist.
- Focus: Sharpen your concentration using memory-based challenges, tactile puzzles and interactive games inspired by techniques used by real record-holders.
- React: Put your reflexes to the test in rapid-response games that measure your reaction speed. Track your progress on live leaderboards and discover how to enhance your performance.
- Endure: Explore the limits of your physical endurance with challenges like the hang bar and balance boards while learning the science behind muscle fatigue and stamina.
- Exit Experience: Wind down your journey with a video featuring inspiring stories of GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS holders. Picture yourself as a record-breaker by posing with official certificates—because you’re OFFICIALLY AMAZING™!
Set new records. Challenge old ones. Make the history books.
Fame and glory await those with the talent, courage and tenacity to become #1. Be sure to check the event schedule for your opportunity to impress actual GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ adjudicators and become OFFICIALLY AMAZING™
Exhibit included with Museum admission.
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