Traveling Exhibition

'Fear Experiment: Science in "Haunted House"' Exhibition Outline

Concept

Objects which move without being touched. Sounds heard even though there is no cause. Things that are seen even though they could not be real. People tend to feel fear when things, which normally aren't suppose to happen, inexplicably do. In this exhibition, we will unravel various unnatural phenomena that generate human fear by using cutting-edge science such as physics, chemistry, biology, etc. Why do phenomena such as poltergeists, ghostly rappings, death candles, and astral projections that have been thought to be caused by ghosts happen? Is transmission with the spiritual world possible? What do the "world's first ghost photographs" taken by scientist show? We will answer various questions on ghosts from a scientific point of view.

Exhibition Features

This exhibition comprises four theme areas: "Sensory," "Learning," "Observation," and "Experience." First, visitors will actually sense fear in the "Haunted House Area" -- this is a pseudo-unnatural phenomenon or a "fear experience." Next, visitors will move on to the "Science Topic Area," where they will be introduced to fear from a scientific standpoint. Furthermore, they will verify what they learned there in the "Observation Area," where they will observe the behavior of others. Last is the "Experience Area," which offers once again a pseudo-experience of fear. This exhibition not only provides information, but engages your senses as well, tackling one of mankind's fundamental emotions: Fear.

Venue Conditions

Ceiling height: At least 5.0m (or at least 4.0m depending on the composition of the exhibition)
Venue area: Approximately 200m²

Loaned Exhibitions

Concerning the Original Exhibition

This Traveling Exhibition is originally based on Science in "Haunted House" Part 2 (held from March 10 - May 31, 2010; 106,269 visitors), a Special Exhibition held at Miraikan.