MONSTER TRUCKS: The Science of Extreme Machines

"Monster Trucks: The Science of Extreme Machines" is a new one-of-a-kind exhibit on monster trucks and the science behind building and driving them. The exhibit debuted at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, before beginning its five-year, 12-city tour of major cities. Monster Trucks brings together the thrills and spills of motor sports with leading-edge science and technology centers and natural history museums across the United States.

Kid-friendly interactive displays demonstrate the scientific principles that give these monster machines their remarkable power and still make them safe for drivers and fans alike.

Visitors can climb into the cab of "Grave Digger"-a superstar of the Monster Jam racing circuit-and watch video of spectacular crashes from actual monster-truck events. Exhibit-goers also can learn real-life stories of the drivers, people as interesting as the vehicles themselves.

Re-created environments include a display area featuring a real monster truck and a video of actual truck crashes; the Grave Digger Climb-on truck; an interactive drive train and interactive demonstrations of a suspension system in action.

Additional hands-on displays include the 66-inch-high Terra Tire; the Monster Makeover on the artistic creation of truck artwork; Safety First; and an event timeline about the diverse individuals who make it all happen behind the scenes.

Monster Trucks: The Science of Extreme Machines is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions and is sanctioned by Clear Channel Entertainment - Motor Sports.

Now Showing:
Columbia, South Carolina
South Carolina State Museum
1.28.06 – 5.7.06

Upcoming Venue
Greensboro, NC
Natural Science Center of Greensboro
May 27, 2006 - September 10, 2006

Past Venues:
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Illinois
Kirkpatrick Science and Air Space Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The New Detroit Science Center, Detroit, Michigan
Owensboro Museum of Science & History, Owensboro, Kentucky

Lease Information
Call Christi Klingelhefer at 210-599-0045.