at Tellus Museum

On our way inside the new Brain Teasers 2 exhibit at the Tellus Science Museum, we overheard a little girl say, “Mom, my brain hurts from thinking so much.” At that moment, I knew that we would have to put our thinking caps on to solve these mathematical conundrums and mind-boggling block puzzles.
This traveling exhibit was created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in Portland, a sequel to the highly popular Brain Teasers exhibition.
Twenty puzzles are set up on five stations that will accommodate four players at each station. These brain teasers require lots of patience, creative thinking and problem-solving skills. The brain teasing challenges go from deceptively simple to complex as you move through the activities. Generally, the ideal age for this exhibit is 8 years old and older. However, the exhibit docents will make adjustments to the stations for younger children.
The answers to these math and science mysteries were not always easy to see. With time and effort, some became clear. Some brain teasers were easy for my children to solve, others we solved together and a few we could not solve at all. Overall, my family enjoyed this interactive experience of problem-solving and finding solutions as a team.  
Parents can appreciate the fact that the puzzles are designed to promote creative thinking, collaboration, working ahead and working together. Whether you are an 8-year-old learning to problem solve, an older adult that loves puzzles or a senior citizen that likes a mind challenge, Brain Teasers 2 has something for all ages.
– Marteeta Cannon Spradling