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MakeLab: Embossed Cards-8+

Use styluses to create impressions on thin sheets of aluminum, then add your design to a card.

Embossing is the technique of pushing and shaping metal from the front. It is also known as “chasing”. Experiment with different tools, amounts of pressure, and designs.

This activity is designed for visitors ages 8 and up.

Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.

MakeLab: Etched Metal Tags

Explore the processes of electro-etching and stamping to make a custom metal tag for yourself, a pet, or a friend!

This activity is designed for visitors ages 8+.

MakeLab: Etched Metal Tags

Explore the processes of electro-etching and stamping to make a custom metal tag for yourself, a pet, or a friend!

This activity is designed for visitors ages 8+.

MakeLab: Etched Metal Tags

Explore the processes of electro-etching and stamping to make a custom metal tag for yourself, a pet, or a friend!

This activity is designed for visitors ages 8+.

MakeLab: Etched Metal Tags

Explore the processes of electro-etching and stamping to make a custom metal tag for yourself, a pet, or a friend!

This activity is designed for visitors ages 8+.

Youth Night at MuseumLab (6th-8th graders)

Youth Night is an evening of games, music, making stuff, prizes and snacks in one of the coolest spaces in the city, MuseumLab!

The theme for this month’s Youth Night is “Chill Out”. We will feature games inspired by the Olympics, and activities such as:

  • Photo altering
  • Trinket shop
  • Jewelry making
  • Ice painting

Don’t miss a chance to explore the immersive installations of Gymlacium and Chroma Maze too.

For 6th-8th graders (or equivalent ages) only.

Youth Night is FREE

Advance registration is recommended but walkups are welcome!  Parents must be present for walkup entries.   

Click here to register.

Made possible by generous support from Arconic Foundation.

MakeLab: Soldering

Explore sculptural soldering using copper tape, lead-free solder, copper wire, and soldering irons. Create a pendant, pin, or sculpture.  

This activity uses hot tools and is designed for visitors ages 10 and up.

MakeLab: Soldering

Explore sculptural soldering using copper tape, lead-free solder, copper wire, and soldering irons. Create a pendant, pin, or sculpture.  

This activity uses hot tools and is designed for visitors ages 10 and up.