Like a Rainbow

The Science of Color featuring PRISMATICA
Krohn Conservatory
1501 Eden Park Drive

Through Oct. 16
Open daily, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Adults (18 years & up) $10, Youth (5-17 years old) $7, and children under 4 years old, FREE

Find more info here.

This is cool. 

Prismatica, a world-traveling art exhibit recently opened at Krohn Conservatory.

“There are 25 prisms spread throughout the conservatory but here in the showroom, in the Science of Color exhibit, we have educational components explaining the natural pigments in the flowers in bird feathers, butterfly wings and things like that,” says Mark House, director of Krohn Conservatory.

Photos by Shae Combs

The entire show is surrounded by a floral rainbow with interactive elements to learn more about the science of color.

“We have a garden kaleidoscope. We had seen a picture of it and we have a facility maintenance guy who we showed the picture to and he said ‘Oh, I can make that,’” says House. “Not only did he make one, he made two! They’re stunning – They turned out so well!”

Prismatica allows visitors to move and play with giant pivoting prisms. transforming Krohn into an interactive kaleidoscope. As they wander and manipulate the prisms, visitors will enjoy the infinite interplay of lights and colorful reflections. 

– Lauren Artino