Sensory experiments in the exhibition

In our show, we have four ‘sensory experiments’ which are interactive. We invite people to use their senses of smell and touch as well as sight to engage with these experiments.

These hands-on activities are designed to engage visitors in creative play and making to inspire reflection on the key themes of the exhibition. Visitors are welcome to interact with any of these ‘experiments’ in their own time.

Nature Mood Graphs: Use the test tubes and natural materials provided to demonstrate how you are feeling today (for example, your moods and emotions, health states, wellbeing). Select some materials and pour them into the test tubes at levels that indicate the strength of your feelings.

Essential Elements Feely Boxes (Fire, Earth, Air, and Water): Reach in to touch or smell the materials in the feely boxes. How do these sensations make you feel? What memories do they evoke?

Nature Scents-Making: Sniff the selection of Australian bush scents. What feelings and memories do these evoke for you?

Wellness Worlds Sand Tray Dioramas: Use the sand, figurines, and natural materials to create a diorama showing what people and things in your everyday life make you feel well or unwell.