Au
Gold
Atomic number 79
Known since antiquity
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Interactive Exhibit · Chemistry Series

Discovery of the
Elements

"From shiny rocks to particle accelerators"

Humanity spent 5,000 years figuring out what matter actually is. Six eras. One quiz-driven journey. Watch the periodic table fill in as you go.

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THE COMPLETE PICTURE

The Periodic Table — Fully Illuminated

Every element, color-coded by the era it was discovered. This is 5,000 years of human curiosity rendered in 118 cells.