The Princeton Einstein Museum of Science is presenting two free exhibits this summer.
Now open at Princeton Shopping Center on North Harrison Street is “Think Like a Genius: How Einstein Used His Head.” The family-friendly summer exhibit is on view daily through Labor Day in the Courtyard opposite Concord Pets.
Explore how the great scientist approached problems, learn about his use of creative play to strengthen his thinking process, and more. Enjoy a variety of brain teasers for families to puzzle out together.
“We are excited to give families this fun experience,” says PEMS founder Elizabeth Romanaux. “With its recent renovations and enhancements, the Shopping Center Courtyard is a natural gathering place for families from across the region, and ‘Think Like a Genius’ is one more reason to visit.”
“Einstein’s Brain: Mind of a Genius” is on view through the summer in Dohm Alley at 102 Nassau Street in downtown Princeton.
Through the exhibit, PEMS offers insights into questions about Einstein’s mind and thought process. His extraordinary ideas continue to fascinate us, but what does it mean to be a genius, and what methods did Albert Einstein use to come up with his brilliant discoveries? How can we emulate him to improve our own thinking skills? What have scientists learned from posthumously studying his brain?
To see how Einstein’s “thought experiments” helped him visualize ideas, visitors can try thinking through how a series of colorful gears will turn, then grab the crank and spin them to see if they are correct.
In celebration of the exhibit’s opening, PEMS hosts a free family day on Saturday, May 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event includes hands-on activities and a visit from Einstein impersonator Bill Agress.
The Princeton Einstein Museum of Science is a nonprofit museum under development in Princeton. Aimed at visitors ages eight and up, it will inspire guests with the wonder of Einstein’s creative methods and insights. See princetoneinsteinmuseum.org.
