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Science Museum Oklahoma’s Art Galleries
Where Art and Science Intersect
Where art and science collide, smART Space makes science more accessible through visual art exhibitions. With two distinct, rotating galleries, our custom-curated exhibits—featuring renowned local, national, and international artists—have earned national recognition from USA Today and beyond.
Located on the second floor at Science Museum Oklahoma overlooking the atrium, smART Space offers a one-of-a-kind experience blending creativity and discovery rooted in science.
Current Exhibitions
Field Notes: How Mammals Sense Their World
Field Notes: How Mammals Sense Their World invites guests to experience life through the eyes, ears, and noses of animals. The exhibition draws on the scientific concept of umwelt, the unique way each species perceives its surroundings. Through original artwork, interactive animations, scent-based storytelling, authentic specimens, and animal enrichment tools, the exhibition reveals how mammals navigate and understand their environment.
Created in collaboration with:
- students from the University of Oklahoma School of Visual Art
- Sam Noble Museum
- Oklahoma City Zoo
Field Notes combines artistic expression with scientific research to foster empathy and understanding across species.
Spin! The Art of the Modern Zoetrope
Where art, science, and animation come together, Spin! The Art of the Modern Zoetrope explores one of the earliest inventions to create the illusion of motion. This interactive exhibition features eight world-renowned artists who transform the classic zoetrope into mesmerizing works of art using light, sculpture, drawing, and perspective.
Discover how your brain interprets movement, explore the science of perception and persistence of vision, and experience the creativity that helped pave the way for modern film.
Artists:
- Peter Hudson (aka HUDZO)
- Christine Veras
- Gregory Barsamian
- Akinori Goto
- Drew Tetz
- Ryterski Wonders
- Elliot Schultz
- Eric Dyer
What to Expect:
Interactive zoetropes, kinetic sculptures, optical illusions, hands-on experiences, and larger-than-life works that reveal the science behind animation, motion, and visual perception.
smART Talks
smART Talks is a speaker series at Science Museum Oklahoma that celebrates the connection between artistic expression and scientific thinking. Each program features artists whose work is shaped by science, creativity, and experimentation.
Guests hear directly from creators about how their ideas take shape, what inspires their work, and the discoveries that happen along the way. Presentations include time for audience questions, creating a space for conversation, reflection, and shared curiosity.
