ENERGIZE it
the power, the energy, the choices—in your hands
Support from:
O'Connell Electric Company
Rochester Gas & Electric
RMSC Volunteers & Community Partners
ESL Federal Credit Union
Hours:
Monday – Saturday, 9am to 5pm
Sunday 11am to 5pm
Admission: FREE with regular Museum admission:
$13 Adults
$12 Seniors, College Students with ID
$11 Children ages 3–18
FREE for RMSC members and children under 3
Regular Museum & Planetarium Combined Admission:
Save when you purchase tickets for the Museum and a Strasenburgh Planetarium Film or Star Show:
$17 Adults
$14 Ages 3-18
What powers our bodies, cities and planet, and is neither created nor destroyed? ENERGY. Developed and built by RMSC staff and volunteers, ENERGIZE it features various types of energy in a fully interactive setting. In a multi-sensory, highly physical experience—YOU hold the power.
You're welcomed by an awesome "Jacobs Ladder" where bright plasma grows, climbing higher and higher until it reaches the top and vanishes! Another arc is immediately created at the bottom and the mesmerizing, fiery display repeats. Throughout the 3,500-square-foot exhibit, various energizing elements combine to create an all-encompassing experience that's felt, seen and heard.
The theme of ENERGIZE it is choices. Hydro, solar, geothermal, or "green," each choice matters – each person matters.
Creating a delightful chaos of sounds and visuals. Cycle, push and pump to create power and discover the outcome – wind blows, water flows and lights shine.
Get instant information with QR (quick response) codes! Simply swipe your smartphones across a code, similar to a bar code, and receive data on your particular topic of interest. Information sheets are available as well—seeking to give options to everyone!
What kind of energy do YOU use? Whether it is a seemingly small personal choice, or a big one, the outcomes of our choices affect us all. Choices are powerful.