A limited time exhibition for the Museum of Fine Arts, Floating World combines science and art to create a technological marvel. There were four main rooms with each having a different theme. To preface, I’m not an art or museum fan, but I enjoy unique experiences. Time to explore.
The first room displayed aluminum rocks symbolizing volcanic rocks and lights meant to mimic the northern lights. Neither of these kept my attention past a quick observation. The next room was covered with a curtains and it was hard to tell if it was open yet. It took a few minutes before someone walked through and then we followed suit.
The second room featured a wall that spits out humongous bubbles. Akin to what we’d blow out as children, they’d float before dissolving and wetting the floor with the leftover liquid. It was a nice experience sitting on a bench and watching the different shapes forming, bumping of bubbles into each other, and pops. Another nice touch was the lighting that’d illuminate the area of a newly formed bubble.
The third room was the fog circle wall room (see title pic). The room was open with beanbags to sit on near the middle. It’d shoot off the rings horizontally and they’d start to falter and lose course the further they went. It was easy to admire, but nothing to keep you lingering past a few minutes.
Lastly was a room of hanging lights that generated plasma. The plasma made an electrical bzzzz sound to admire in the silent room. We basically watched lighting form.
Overall, it was something I wouldn’t recommend visiting unless you’re already going to the museum. Then, of course go! It’s a short experience meant to be more of an add-on than a full on attraction.
Rating: 611/1000
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