Skyscraper

Liberty Science Center (222 Jersey City Boulevard): Current Exhibit: A spectacular view of the world

Skyscraper! provides an unprecedented look at the planning, design, engineering and technology of these amazing structures – and their impact on human culture, the environment and even local weather patterns.

Whether you’re bravely walking a steel girder high above the exhibit floor, facing down jet-powered hurricane force winds to test a building design, or taking a quiet moment to reflect on the destruction of the World Trade Center, you’ll leave Skyscraper! with a new appreciation – and completely altered view – of the impressive skyline that surrounds us.

Soaring Structures

One may explore a cityscape that features large-scale images and information about the world’s most intriguing skyscrapers. Some are up to 30 feet tall!

Wind Tunnel

There is much to learn and explore at LSC. Find out about how wind tunnels are created with tall structures. In this exhibit one can change the wind speed, alter building models and see what happens when hurricanes blow. Weekday Hours: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Walk the Steel

Step out on a narrow steel beam 18 feet in the air and walk high above the gallery floor. There is no net, but like all construction workers in dangerous settings, you’ll wear a safety harness. Click here for height and weight restrictions and clothing guidelines. Weekday Hours: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm