Explore sculptural soldering using copper tape, lead-free solder, copper wire, recycled metal components and soldering irons. Create a pendant, pin, or sculpture.
This activity uses hot tools and is designed for visitors ages 10 and up.
Tag: metals
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.
MakeLab: Recycled Aluminum Sculpture
Work with rivets, riveting tools, pliers, and jump rings to transform recycled soda cans into colorful sculptural works of art.
MakeLab: Recycled Aluminum Sculpture
Work with rivets, riveting tools, pliers, and jump rings to transform recycled soda cans into colorful sculptural works of art.
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.
MakeLab: Metal Flowers
Use foil, wire, decorative edge scissors, and pliers to bring floral forms to life in metal.
Be inspired by a real flower, or bring an imaginary plant to life.
MakeLab: Metal Flowers
Use foil, wire, decorative edge scissors, and pliers to bring floral forms to life in metal.
Be inspired by a real flower, or bring an imaginary plant to life.
MakeLab: Metal Flowers
Use foil, wire, decorative edge scissors, and pliers to bring floral forms to life in metal.
Be inspired by a real flower, or bring an imaginary plant to life.
Workshop: Soft Soldering (Ages 10+)
NEW TIME: This workshop has been moved to 3pm due to the Pittsburgh Marathon taking place on the morning of the May 5.
Explore sculptural soldering using copper tape, lead-free solder, copper wire, and soldering irons. Create a pendant, pin, or sculpture.
This workshop is for youth Ages 10+.
Metalworking workshops are made possible through the generous support of Arconic Foundation.
All materials will be provided, but participants may choose to bring small, non-melting items such as seashells, ceramic or metal figurines, marbles, beach glass, etc. to use during the workshop.
Workshops for Ages 10+ will meet in the Lobby of MuseumLab.
Please let us know how we can best support your child. Contact workshops@pittsburghkids.org to request access accommodations.
Presented as part of Remake Learning Days; learn more at remakelearningdays.org
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!
Enjoy a silent disco, sand art, tie dying, license plate stamping, games, prizes, carnival themed treats And we’re transforming spaces into vacation hot spots like the beach, Kennywood, the Southwest and outer space. 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.
Made possible by generous support from Arconic Foundation.
MakeLab: Wire Wearables
Bend, wrap, twist and form wire to create wearable art. Use pliers, files and mandrels to shape and smooth your creation.
This activity is recommended for visitors ages 6 and up.
Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.
MakeLab: Wire Wearables
Bend, wrap, twist and form wire to create wearable art. Use pliers, files and mandrels to shape and smooth your creation.
This activity is recommended for visitors ages 6 and up.
Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.
MakeLab: Wire Wearables
Bend, wrap, twist and form wire to create wearable art. Use pliers, files and mandrels to shape and smooth your creation.
This activity is recommended for visitors ages 6 and up.
Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.
MakeLab: Wire Wearables
Bend, wrap, twist and form wire to create wearable art. Use pliers, files and mandrels to shape and smooth your creation.
This activity is recommended for visitors ages 6 and up.
Made possible with generous support from Arconic Foundation.
Youth Night at MuseumLab (6th-8th graders)
We’re turning the tables on February and hosting a fun, free night focused on friendship and self love!
With games, music, snacks and lots of hands-on activities.
For 6th-8th graders (or equivalent ages) only.
Advance registration required. Register here
Made possible by 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.