Make Lab: Wet Enameling – Ages 9+

Paint with liquid enamels to create a fused glass-and-metal design that can be used as a magnet or pin.

This activity takes place in the Children’s Museum’s neighboring building MuseumLab and is designed for visitors ages 9+.

Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.

Make Lab: Wet Enameling – Ages 9+

Paint with liquid enamels to create a fused glass-and-metal design that can be used as a magnet or pin.

This activity takes place in the Children’s Museum’s neighboring building MuseumLab and is designed for visitors ages 9+.

Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.

Sensory Friendly Engineering Design Lab for Youth Ages 8-12

Three tween boys grabbing for plastic building parts at a wooden work table

Neurodivergent youth ages 8-12 and their families are invited to join us for a free sensory-friendly morning at MuseumLab! Try out hands-on engineering and design activities designed with neurodivergent learners in mind and explore interactive museum exhibits before they open to the general public.

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is part of a research project funded by the National Science Foundation (DRL 2313850) to create activities that are accessible to neurodivergent learners, based on input from youth. Share your thoughts with us and receive a free gift.

Reserve your spot now!

Please contact accessibility@pittsburghkids.org if you have questions or would like to request accommodations for this event.

This program is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation (DRL 2313850).

Youth Night: PALentine’s Day (6th-8th graders)

Join us for a PALentine’s Day-themed Youth Night! Bring your besties and buddies for an evening of activities, games, and snacks.

Activities include:

  • Creating laser-cut wax seals
  • Paper marbling and card making
  • Metal-stamped conversation hearts
  • Silent Disco
  • Friendship bracelets and pins
  • Visiting the game room for a chance to win prizes

Also enjoy a waffle bar and build-your-own snack mix.

This is a parent-free event designed for youth in grades 6 – 8 (or equivalent ages.)

Tickets: $7

Purchase tickets here! 

 

FREE for mlabPASS holders. Learn more about mlabPASS.

 

 

Youth Night is made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.

MakeLab: Stained Glass-9+

Learn to use a soldering iron, copper tape, and glass pieces to create designs in stained glass. Add to our communal creation as you explore this technique.

This activity uses hot tools and sharp materials and is designed for visitors ages 9 and up.

MakeLab: Stained Glass-9+

Learn to use a soldering iron, copper tape, and glass pieces to create designs in stained glass. Add to our communal creation as you explore this technique.

This activity uses hot tools and sharp materials and is designed for visitors ages 9 and up.

MakeLab: Stained Glass-9+

Learn to use a soldering iron, copper tape, and glass pieces to create designs in stained glass. Add to our communal creation as you explore this technique.

This activity uses hot tools and sharp materials and is designed for visitors ages 9 and up.

MakeLab: Stained Glass-9+

Learn to use a soldering iron, copper tape, and glass pieces to create designs in stained glass. Add to our communal creation as you explore this technique.

This activity uses hot tools and sharp materials and is designed for visitors ages 9 and up.

MAKESHOP: Shadow Puppets

Join us in MAKESHOP as we explore paper puppet making! Make your own puppets and experiment with different materials and colors to cast interesting shadow scenes.