PHOBIA²: THE SCIENCE OF FEAR

Face your fears with your child in an exciting journey of self-discovery.

DATE

Permanent

LOCATION

Hall B

RECOMMENDED TIME

45 - 60 minutes

PERFECT FOR

People interested in psychology

PLEASE NOTE

This exhibition is designed to generate low-level anxiety

Face your fears in an exciting journey of self-discovery. Understanding and managing fear can be entertaining!

What is there to fear? Embark on a journey of self-discovery and find out what phobia really is.

This exhibition explores the topic of fear, from its historical and cultural significance, to the psychology and physiology of fear and how it affects our daily lives. Be prepared for something different and perhaps learn to better manage your own fears!

Highlights

Buried Alive

Before the age of modern medicine, when the diagnosis of death was less accurate, coffins were often fitted with a bell-rigged device above-ground. Should a person awake from the dead (for those mistakenly buried alive), they would alert mourners of their ghastly plight.

Public Speaking

Gain confidence through a simulated public speaking scenario in front of an audience! Difficulty concentrating, dry mouths, trembling hands and reduced field of vision are all inclusive!