Makerspaces
Step into the Wonder Workshop, a hands-on maker space where children explore, experiment, and create! Our Maker Spaces invite kids to dive into art-making, science experiments, and tinkering with loose parts- sparking curiosity, imagination, and problem-solving.
Museum educators guide children through a mix of structured projects and open-ended play, letting each child follow their interests while developing new skills. Whether designing miniature worlds, building with recycled materials, or experimenting with natural elements, young inventors, artists, and scientists bring their ideas to life!
Maker Spaces are included with museum admission and welcome children of all ages and abilities. Registration is not required- drop in anytime!
Upcoming Maker Spaces
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January 23rd- Snowflake Art Lab
CANCELLED
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February 6th- Spread the Love Art Lab
10:00-11:00 am
Kids can spread a little love while exploring their creativity! In this hands-on workshop, participants will make Valentine’s cards using paints, patterned papers, textured stamps, glittery accents, and fun collage materials, experimenting with colors and textures in a playful, process-based way. The cards will be sent to members of the community who could use a cheerful surprise, sharing kindness one creation at a time.
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February 16th- Valentine's Color Chemistry Science Lab
10:00-11:00 am
Watch science and art come together in a rainbow of Valentine’s hearts! Kids will use Sharpie markers and rubbing alcohol to see how colors spread and blend across paper. As the alcohol interacts with the ink, it breaks up the pigments and creates swirling, marbled patterns, turning each heart into a hands-on experiment full of vibrant surprises.
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February 20th- Mini Olympic Makers Art Lab
10:00-11:00 am
Celebrate the Winter Olympics with hands-on fun! Kids can create their own Olympic medals using paint, glue, yarn, and sparkles, and explore a winter-themed sensory bin for extra snowy fun. It’s a creative, active way to join in the excitement of the games!
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March 13th- Weather Wonders Science Lab
10:00-11:00 am
Step into the science of weather with hands-on experiments that make learning a breeze! Kids will create a fluffy rain cloud in a jar to see how precipitation forms, watch colors blend in a walking rainbow that shows how water moves, and spark excitement with static electricity lightning to explore how storms charge the sky. Through fun, colorful activities, young scientists will discover the forces behind rain, wind, and lightning, and see just how wild our weather can be!
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March 20th- Spring Garden Art Lab
10:00-11:00 am
Celebrate the first signs of spring in this hands-on, collaborative art project! Children will work together on a large paper canvas, using paint, bubble wrap, and natural tools like pine cones, twigs, and leaves to create a whimsical early spring garden. There’s no right or wrong way to paint! This playful exploration encourages creativity, teamwork, and a joyful connection with nature, even while the chill of winter lingers outside.
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March 27th- Rainbow Suncatchers Art Lab
10:00-11:00 am
Children will create their own sparkling rainbow suncatchers, choosing from materials like tissue paper, beads, or other colorful, translucent elements. Each child can design their suncatcher with their own colors and patterns, making a unique, light-catching creation. This project encourages creativity and exploration of color, texture, and light. By the end, everyone will have a bright, cheerful rainbow to take home and display.