Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear

What are you afraid of?

Why do our hearts race, knees shake, and bodies sweat when we are scared? Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear explores this universal emotion that can save our lives. Through fun interactive, challenges, like the Fear Challenge Course, experience fear in a safe environment and discover the science behind our physical and emotional responses. 

Get your heart pumping and palms sweating in Goose Bumps!, included with free general admission. 

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Kids look at brain exhibits
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California Science Center

Slide a magnifier over real brain slices from different animals to see structures that play crucial roles in the fear response

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Challenge Course rooms invite visitors to face common fears through interactive experiences.

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Sand Boa
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The Reptilarium

Fear of Animals allows visitors to overcome their fear by interacting with creepy creatures.

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Goosebumps the science of fear- Mr. Goose bumps
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California Science Center

Mr. ​Goose Bumps comes alive with colorful animations to illustrate how the fear response is triggered by the brain and the physiological changes that follow.

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Interactive exhibits allows visitors to face and overcome common fears such as animals, electric shock, loud noises, and falling.

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Kids look at brain exhibits
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California Science Center

Slide a magnifier over real brain slices from different animals to see structures that play crucial roles in the fear response

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Challenge Course rooms invite visitors to face common fears through interactive experiences.

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Sand Boa
Image attribution
The Reptilarium

Fear of Animals allows visitors to overcome their fear by interacting with creepy creatures.

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Goosebumps the science of fear- Mr. Goose bumps
Image attribution
California Science Center

Mr. ​Goose Bumps comes alive with colorful animations to illustrate how the fear response is triggered by the brain and the physiological changes that follow.

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Interactive exhibits allows visitors to face and overcome common fears such as animals, electric shock, loud noises, and falling.

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