2theXtreme

One of the most interactive and inspiring science exhibitions exploring the world of mathematics ever to tour.

2theXtreme (MathAlive!) is designed to inspire, to spark the imagination, to reveal not only math at work, but the endless possibilities of math. Primarily designed for kids in grades 3-8, the exhibition brings to life the real math behind what kids love most – video games, sports, design, music, robotics and more – and creates interactive and immersive experiences that bring to life the math at work in each, whether in design, application or use.

2theXtreme

One of the most interactive and inspiring science exhibitions exploring the world of mathematics ever to tour.

2theXtreme (MathAlive!) is designed to inspire, to spark the imagination, to reveal not only math at work, but the endless possibilities of math. Primarily designed for kids in grades 3-8, the exhibition brings to life the real math behind what kids love most – video games, sports, design, music, robotics and more – and creates interactive and immersive experiences that bring to life the math at work in each, whether in design, application or use.

Exploring the world of mathematics!

Visitors will ride snowboards in a step-on experience, capture their 360-degree image in a freeze-motion video, try their hand at master engineering a model city, design a supertall skyscraper, and even design a skateboard to give it more ‘POP.’ Plus, two new interactive experiences have just been launched… In “Extreme Weather Alert,” visitors can analyze weather data, and record their own weather telecast, which they can send to themselves.

“Cyber Security” lets visitors step inside an online computer game, where they are challenged to defend against invaders—like computer bugs and viruses—using computer passcodes, multi-factor authentication, and simple code sequences.

Through dozens of uniqueinteractive experiences, the exhibit takes math from its native form into the applied worlds of  design, engineering, technology and science .

Premiere Venue:

The exhibition debuted nationally at Smithsonian Institution.

Developed in Collaboration with:

  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  • NASA
  • National Association of Professional Engineers
  • MATHCOUNTS
  • Society of Women Engineers
  • MathMovesU

Thematic Areas:

  • Adventure Sports
  • Environment
  • Style and Design
  • Entertainment
  • Video Games and Other Games
  • Robotics and Space

Exhibit Details:

  • Exhibit size: 5,000 square feet (also now available in 3,000 square feet)
  • Target Audience: families, students grades K-12 (with focus on grades 3-8, ages 7-14)

National Corporate Partner:

Raytheon

What museums and others say about the exhibition…

  • By engaging in snowboarding, programing robotic arms, and creating video games, (visitors) ignite their imaginations and expand their horizons, including their views of math.” Museum of Science, Boston
  • “The overall attendance and interest were phenomenal!” Arizona Science Center
  • “(Math is) showcased in a way so students can see that math is not only an important part of their everyday lives but is also a lot of fun.” Perot Museum of Nature and Science
  • “…(2theXtreme) is a great family/school trip. Shows the math behind sports, robotics, space, music & more. My kids loved it.” Former U.S. Sec. of Education Arne Duncan
  • “This is going to be mobbed…” Eva Pell, as Smithsonian Undersecretary for Science
  • “I think I will remember this for the rest of my life!” Middle school student

Exhibit Videos

2theXtreme is designed to inspire!

Current/Upcoming Venues:

Sloan Museum

Flint, Michigan
February 1, 2025 – May 11, 2025

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
Denver, Colorado
May 31, 2025 – September 8, 2025

Sampling of Prior Host Venues:

Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
Arizona Science Center, Phoenix, Arizona
Space Center Houston, Houston, Texas
Museum of Science, Boston, Massachusetts
Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas, Texas
San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego, California
Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, Missouri
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii
California Science Center, Los Angeles, California
Royal Air Force Museum, London, United Kingdom
Michigan Science Center, Detroit, Michigan
Scientific Centre, Kuwait City, Kuwait
Abu Dhabi Science Festival, Abu Dhabi, UAE
SciTech, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Oman Children’s Museum, Muscat, Oman
Children’s City, Dubai, UAE

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