Sometimes the best antidote to the doldrums is a reminder of one’s capacity to experience wonder and joy. Last week the Exploratorium opened Curious Contraptions, an exhibition of over 20 “charming ...

Curious Contraptions-Featuring Cabaret Mechanical Theatre: The new exhibition showcases more than 20 charming sculptures known as automata; a Cardboard Automata Tinkering Workshop is part of Thursday ...

This special exhibition features more than 20 charming and often hilarious mechanical sculptures known as automata. Their whimsical characters are brought to life by intricate arrangements of cams, ...