Exhibit Preview: Optical Illusions
Seeing is believing? Think again. Optical illusions easily outwit the way your brain interprets visual stimuli causing you to 'see' something that really isn't.
Optical Illusions
Things aren't always as they seem, especially with this exhibit. From disappearing dots to misaligned solid lines, there are surprises in every illusion shown on this exhibit. As you gain insight into how our minds interpret what we see, you will learn that sometimes you perceive things in a way that is different from reality.
Interactive Demonstration
Go through these various optical illusions we've created. What do you (think you) see?
On the Road Exhibits
Further Learning Links
The following links lead to further learning resources about the scientific principles demonstrated in this exhibit. If you know of a website that would be useful to include, please let us know.
Visual Perception Library (a free registration is required to view the images)
Michael Bach's Optische Tauschung
Project Lite
Core Curriculum Connections
The Optical Illusions exhibit relates to the following Utah State Core Curriculum Standards and Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
- 7th Grade: Science ILO 2bcd
- 8th Grade: Science ILO 2bcd
