Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

The Miami Science Museum is hosting a temporary exhibit titled Cabaret Mechanical Theater.  Bring the kids out and come see the amazing art / science of this small mechanical wonders from now until September 6, 2010.  Sounds like a great option for the kids during the summer.

This temporary exhibit features a collection of over 40 mechanical sculptures, called automata, which are intricately designed and full of humor. Their humor is brought to life by tiny cranks, pulleys and gears that allow the sculptures to move and take action.

20 can be operated by museum visitors who will find it hard to resist bringing the creations to life at the touch of a button. Upon first glance, the automata are curious objects with a playful demeanor, but when the gears and pulleys move into action, the simple yet remarkable mechanics are revealed.  Click here to learn more.