Dr. Donald W. Collier STEM Gallery

Explore how science brings music to life.

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How Science Brings Music to Life

The Collier STEM Gallery explores how science, technology, engineering, and math are ingrained in music, introducing key concepts through original videos, interactive technology, and instruments from around the world.

Generously supported by Donald W. Collier Charitable Trust II 

Featured Exhibits

Deconstructed Fender Stratocaster
Deconstructed Fender Stratocaster

MIM’s deconstructed Fender Stratocaster electric guitar provides a glimpse into the sophisticated engineering of a well-known instrument.

The Machines of Music
The Machines of Music

The Machines of Music exhibit explores how engineering and music are intertwined and how musical instruments are a form of technology.

Good Vibrations
Good Vibrations

The Good Vibrations exhibit focuses on how instruments generate vibrations, leading to a great variety of musical sounds.

Technology and Innovation
Technology and Innovation

The Technology and Innovation exhibit explores how sound can be amplified in different ways, either through resonators or electronics.

Video Highlights

Reverse Engineering an Electric Guitar
Chladni Plate | STEM Demonstration
Frequency and Resonance | STEM Demonstration

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