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Explore the Perot Museum’s Guinness World Records Exhibit

Curious about what it takes to set a Guinness World Record? The Perot Museum of Nature and Science brings the science behind record‑breaking feats right to your fingertips.

Open through September 6, 2021, The Science of Guinness World Records offers an inside look at some of the most astonishing accomplishments ever achieved. Discover how the human body reacts, adapts, and pushes its limits to achieve what many consider impossible.

Explore the Perot Museum’s Guinness World Records Exhibit

Highlights include:

  • Smallest stop‑motion film (captured with an electron microscope)
  • Most drumbeats in one minute – 2,400 beats
  • Longest moustache – 14 feet
  • Most consecutive pinky pull‑ups – 36
  • Fastest 4×4 Rubik’s Cube solve – 18.42 seconds

But the exhibit isn’t just a walk‑through of statistics. It’s a fully interactive experience where you can challenge yourself and compare your results to the official records. Create a username and avatar to track your progress, then test reaction time, speed drumming, memory, puzzle solving, and more.

Explore the Perot Museum’s Guinness World Records Exhibit

Just remember to fuel up with a hearty breakfast and stay hydrated – you’ll be burning calories as you compete!

Safety remains a priority: the museum enforces social distancing, limited capacity, and a mask mandate. Ticket prices are $20 for adults (13‑64), $13 for youth (2‑12), and $18 for seniors (65+). Admission to the Guinness World Records exhibit adds $8 for adults and seniors, and $6 for youth. Tickets are sold via timed entry, so purchase online for convenience. The museum is open Thursday‑Saturday, 10 a.m.‑5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.‑5 p.m.

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