The Teatr Wysokich Napięć at Copernicus Science Centre invites visitors to an immersive experience where electricity is central. Explore spectacular lightning demonstrations from inside a safe Faraday cage. Enjoy engaging shows like 'Generator Van de Graafa' and 'Muzyczne prądy', uncovering scientific principles behind electromagnetism and sound creation. Talented animators from Grupę Pokazową bring these scientific wonders to life.
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The High Voltage Theatre offers engaging shows centered around electricity and surprising science experiments. Visitors can witness spectacular lightning demonstrations, explore electromagnetism, and learn about scientific principles through interactive presentations.
The Teatr Wysokich Napięć (High Voltage Theatre) at the Copernicus Science Centre is an immersive experience where electricity takes center stage. Visitors are invited to step into a safe Faraday cage and witness powerful lightning demonstrations, alongside a variety of scientific shows presented by engaging animators. The theatre hosts several distinct performances, including 'Generator Van de Graafa', which explores electromagnetism and generates a tangible sense of voltage; 'Muzyczne prądy', featuring Tesla coils to demonstrate how electrical currents create sound; and 'Pojedynek Mistrzów', a historical reenactment of the "War of Currents" between Edison's direct current and Tesla's alternating current, utilizing devices like the Tesla transformer and Van de Graaff generator. Additionally, 'Umysł Przyłapany' delves into the psychology of perception, exploring how our senses and minds can be tricked by illusions and suggestion, highlighting the scientific principles behind magic tricks and advertising. The entire experience is brought to life by the dedicated 'Grupę Pokazową' (Show Group), who write scripts, practice experiments, and deliver the performances with theatrical flair.
Entry to the High Voltage Theatre is included with the general exhibition ticket. Visitors are advised to check the current availability for shows via the provided link.
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