Make it, test it, take it apart, and try something new! Hands-on, engaging activities for all ages!
Play Labs
Play Labs are drop-in creative experiences where kids can explore art, science, building, tinkering, and more through hands-on play. Led by ABCM educators in the Wonder Workshop, each Play Lab brings something different to the table—from recycled materials and loose parts to natural materials, experiments, collaborative creations, and unexpected challenges.
Some days offer a project to inspire you; others leave the possibilities wide open. Either way, Play Labs give young artists, inventors, scientists, and makers the freedom to follow an idea, try something new, and see where their curiosity takes them.
All Play Labs are included with regular museum admission. No registration required—just drop in and play!
Art Lab
Explore materials, techniques, color, texture, and the creative process through hands-on, open-ended art.
Create
Science Lab
Observe, experiment, make predictions, and investigate how the world works through playful science.
Discover
Play Lab
Follow your curiosity through experiences that blend creativity, tinkering, sensory play, building, community, and discovery.
Explore
Upcoming Play Labs
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Kindness Rocks! Art Lab
September 18 | 10:00–11:00 AM | All Ages Welcome
Paint, create, and spread a little kindness! Decorate rocks and help create collaborative stepping stones with our friends at Great Marriages.
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Leaf Science Lab
October 2 | 10:00–11:00 AM | All Ages Welcome
What makes fall leaves so colorful? Little scientists will investigate the pigments hiding inside autumn leaves through hands-on experimentation and discovery.
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Sheboygan Film Festival: Elementary Block + Art Lab
Saturday, October 3 | 2:00–3:00 PM | Recommended for Ages 6+ and a Caregiver
Lights, camera, create! Join us for a special afternoon with the Sheboygan Film Festival featuring approximately 30 minutes of short films selected for elementary-aged audiences, followed by a hands-on art-making experience inspired by what we watched.
Watch together, explore new stories and ideas, then head into making mode and see where your own creativity takes you!
Film Screening + Art-Making Activity | 2:00–3:00 PM
Tickets or Family Passes are available through the Sheboygan Film Festival.
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Process Play Art Lab
October 9 | 10:00–11:00 AM | All Ages Welcome
Get ready to experiment with color, texture, and a little bit of spooky fun! Explore the creative process through playful, open-ended art where experimenting is all part of the fun.
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Pumpkin Patterns Art Lab
October 16 | 10:00–11:00 AM | All Ages Welcome
Patterns, pumpkins, and plenty of possibilities! Little artists will decorate their very own mini pumpkin using bright, playful materials while exploring patterns through art.
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Día de Muertos Play Lab
October 30 | 10:00–11:00 AM | All Ages Welcome
Join Maria from Sheboygan With Kids for a playful celebration of Día de Muertos! Create together and help our colorful Alebrijes get ready to celebrate.
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Cranberry Science Lab
November 6 | 10:00–11:00 AM | All Ages Welcome
Do cranberries sink, float, bounce, or roll? Get hands-on with this seasonal science lab as we investigate cranberries through playful experiments and discovery.
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Shimmer & Shine Art Lab
November 13 | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM | All Ages Welcome
Explore the shimmer, shine, and changing colors of the season! Experiment with reflective materials, color, and light to create something that sparkles.
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Weaving Art Lab
December 4 | 10:00–11:00 AM | All Ages Welcome
Cozy creativity is calling! Explore the art of weaving as you create a tiny, cozy blanket for your very own sleepy animal friend.
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Snowy Day Play Lab
December 11 | 10:00–11:00 AM | All Ages Welcome
No snow boots required! Explore the textures, colors, and magic of a snowy day through hands-on winter-inspired play and creative discovery.