COSI’s exciting live science shows are included with your admission or Membership. Program schedules are available at the Box Office and Guest Services Desk. Select live shows have limited seating and may be showing seasonally for a limited time.
Cheer your favorite rat on to victory! COSI’s two resident superstars, a pair of Japanese Black Hooded rats, play a thrilling game of one-on-one in this live demonstration of operant conditioning.
July 9 – September 3, 2012: Dive into the spectacular side of science with the most breathtaking chemical and physical changes out there in COSI’s most explosive show. Will it be loud? Oh, yes!Seasonal Show
In this age-old COSI classic, you’ll learn how mutual attraction and electrostatic charge can produce a truly hair-raising experience.
Explosions, fire, and flying objects help explain why our eyes are so amazing and why we should take care of them.
Meet the stars of our show, water and air, and see how they work together to unlock the magic and mystery of the world’s weather. Feel the power of a vacuum, see the destructive force of a hurricane, and take a bath in a real cloud.
May 23 – July 8, 2012: Explore the science behind the oohs, aahs, and wows of fireworks, with lots of explosions along the way. How do fireworks get in the air? Why do they blow up? And what's with all those colors? Don't miss the grand finale, with a roomful of colorful explosions that bring it all together. Seasonal Show


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