Red puzzle cube with one piece slightly askew

Puzzle Party

Join curator Philip Nyman for hands-on demonstrations of some of the puzzles in this summer’s special exhibit Ingenious Mechanical Puzzles from Around the World—and try a few yourself!

About the exhibit

Through the centuries, people have devised imaginative, even diabolical, puzzles to test our wits. Three-dimensional puzzles crafted of wood, metal, plastic, and other durable materials are designed to be taken apart, rearranged, or untangled. This exhibit is a selection of the world’s most famous mechanical puzzles that are artistic, creative, and challenging. Enjoy their beauty—and try your hand at solving some of them.

Contact

For further information on this event, contact Beth Watkins at or (217) 265-5485

All participants are welcome. To request disability-related accommodations for this event, please contact Brian Cudiamat at or (217) 244-5586.