Currents

Currents is where water meets music—inviting kids to explore sound, rhythm, and splash through hands-on instruments and playful tools. Overhead “drip beats” create rhythmic droplets in sync with musical patterns, turning water into a dynamic soundscape. It’s a favorite for kids (and a heads-up for grown-ups—you will get wet!).

Things to know and what to try:

Push the buttons connected to the buckets in the middle of the gallery. When the bucket it full it will pour out (and probably splash you and your friends!)
Arrange the drums under Drip Beats to make a rhythm with dripping water.
Sit back and relax! Water play is a great self-guided activity for littles. This is a great gallery space to step back and watch your little one explore. Water play has the capacity to be sensory stimulating or a soothing experience, so let your little explore based on what they need today.

Resources

TEKS Table by Grade
How this gallery applies to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.

Caring Operations

Currents can get very loud. Headphones can be checked out at the admissions desk for children sensitive to loud sounds.
Smocks and clogs are available on a first come first served basis.
Smocks go through the daily machine wash cycle.
Props go through daily cleaning and inspection, and are restocked as needed.

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