'The Science of Big Machines' hands-on exhibit continues through Sunday at COSI

Cameron Teague Robinson, The Columbus Dispatch
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Jun 14, 2022; Columbus, OH, United States; Ethan Horowitz, 4, sits on the lap of his babysitter, Jenna Harold, 18, both of Upper Arlington, inside a mini excavator during COSI's "The Science of Big Machines" event outside the science center in Columbus on June 14, 2022. From June 11-19, kids can climb in and get behind the wheel of numerous different pieces of construction equipment

The Center of Science and Industry (COSI) is back with its 20th year of "The Science of Big Machines."

The exhibit, which features construction equipment from small tools to large machinery, is designed to help people of all ages discover the science of construction by testing it out firsthand. Those participating also will be able to learn with engineers.

The "Big Machines" exhibit began on June 11, and ends on Sunday.

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"The Science of Big Machines" will be located on the west side of the COSI building and is included with general admission and memberships.

General admission is $25 for 13 and older; $20 for ages 2-12; $23 for seniors 60+ and military (adults, 13 and older) with ID; $18 for military (youth 2-12) with ID; and free for teachers with ID and children under 2.

In addition to "The Science of Big Machines," COSI is extending its Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit to Labor Day.

For more information, visit https://cosi.org/.

Cameron Teague Robinson CTeagueRob@gannett.com; Twitter: @cj_teague; 

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