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Girl trying out windsurfer demo

Explore the playful side of invention and the inventive side of play in Invention at Play, our interactive family exhibit. GO »
Centerpieces
Lemelson Center virtual exhibits and explorations
Invention at Play logo and link Spark Lab logo and link
Yorick, a plastic skeleton with implants Inventing Ourselves »
Learn how invention has enhanced human performance from peg legs to artificial hearts.
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Electric guitars The Invention of the Electric Guitar »
Rock 'n roll through the invention story of one of the most popular instruments in American music.
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Ad for Evans Streamlined Auto-Railers

Doodles, Drafts, and Designs »
Explore industrial drawings that document inventors' thoughts, organization, work, and production.

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Inventor David Gittens Innovative Lives »
Meet inventors and middle school students from our "Innovative Lives" programs.
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Mina and Thomas Edison Edison Invents »
Find out about Edison's life and
inventions through our interactive game--then make your own light bulb!
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Pulsar watch The Quartz Watch »
Learn how a watch works while discovering the fascinating stories behind the invention of the quartz watch.
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Dyed cloth Whole Cloth »
Delve into this rich interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates science, technology, and invention with women's, African American, and labor history.
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