At The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes, on view through May 27 at Liberty Science Center, guests feel as if they have stepped back in time to visit Victorian London.
Ever wondered how Sherlock Holmes was so adept at solving crimes? Then prepare to solve a thrilling murder mystery at Liberty Science Center’s newest premium exhibition, The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes, on view through May 27.
Footprints, spatter patterns and the powers of observation mark the journey through this interactive experience. Combining science, history and culture, the exhibit brings vibrant stories about Sherlock Holmes to life, allowing visitors to be part of the action and excitement of solving a crime.
With a personal detective notebook in hand, guests document their search by way of embossing, stamping, rubbing, punching and drawing as they journey through the crime scenes.
“Liberty Science Center is thrilled to host Sherlock and his mysteries,” said Paul Hoffman, Liberty Science Center’s president and chief executive officer. “The exhibition allows guests to immerse themselves in a different world where they become detectives for the day and use science to solve crimes.”
In this interactive adventure, guests are transported into Sherlock Holmes’ London — a world filled with innovation and experimentation in the field of forensic science. Visitors peek into the study where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote his renowned detective stories before traveling to the bustling International Science Exhibition and 221B Baker St. Explore the developments in science and technology in the 1890s — from telecommunications and printing to botany and chemistry.
For example, the exhibit includes a giant wheel loaded with different types of boots. Guests can turn the crank, moving the boots over a bed of sand, leaving prints and revealing which boots match the crime scene clue.
Guests are transported into Sherlock Holmes’ London — a world filled with innovation and experimentation in the field of forensic science.
In this interactive adventure, guests will be transported into Sherlock Holmes’ London.
Guests are tasked with solving an urgent crime — an original mystery written exclusively for the exhibit. Venture through the streets of London performing scientific experiments, observing key details, chasing clues, and possibly clashing with Inspector Lestrade while rushing to unravel the case before an innocent person is accused. With a personal detective notebook in hand, guests document their search by way of embossing, stamping, rubbing, punching and drawing as they journey through the crime scenes. Following in Sherlock Holmes’ footsteps, museum-goers learn how the famous detective, a scientific expert ahead of his time, used seemingly trivial observations others missed to glean crucial information and solve intricate crimes.
At the end of the exhibit, before returning to the 21st century, guests can examine a collection of all things “Sherlockian” — from vintage Sherlock Holmes-themed card games to movie props and costumes — and learn more about modern day police techniques. In addition, guests can even test the tools and instruments police use to decode forensic evidence today.
Visitors can experience this Premium Exhibition with the purchase of a Combination Pass ($29.75 for adults and $24.75 for children ages 2-12). For more information, visit LSC.org.
The exhibit includes a giant wheel loaded with different types of boots. Guests can turn the crank, moving the boots over a bed of sand, leaving prints and revealing which boots match the crime scene clue.
Liberty Science Center (LSC.org) is a 300,000-square-foot, not-for-profit learning center located in Liberty State Park on the Jersey City bank of the Hudson near the Statue of Liberty. Dedicated to inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers and bringing the power, promise, and pure fun of science and technology to learners of all ages, Liberty Science Center houses the largest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere, 12 museum exhibition halls, a live animal collection with 110 species, giant aquariums, a 3D theater, live simulcast surgeries, a tornado-force wind simulator, K-12 classrooms and labs, and teacher-development programs. More than 250,000 students visit Liberty Science Center each year, and tens of thousands more participate in its off-site and online programs. Welcoming more than 750,000 visitors annually, LSC is the largest interactive science center in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area.
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