MAKESHOP: Ramps & Tubes

Join us in MAKESHOP to build a giant ball run out of recycled materials! Connect cardboard tubes to build an interactive network of ramps, tunnels, and mazes.

MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation

Join us in MAKESHOP to explore the process of stop-motion animation! Combine technology, art, and making to create your very own miniature movie.

MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation

Join us in MAKESHOP to explore the process of stop-motion animation! Combine technology, art, and making to create your very own miniature movie.

MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation

Join us in MAKESHOP to explore the process of stop-motion animation! Combine technology, art, and making to create your very own miniature movie.

MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation

Join us in MAKESHOP to explore the process of stop-motion animation! Combine technology, art, and making to create your very own miniature movie.

MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation

Join us in MAKESHOP to explore the process of stop-motion animation! Combine technology, art, and making to create your very own miniature movie.

MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation

Join us in MAKESHOP to explore the process of stop-motion animation! Combine technology, art, and making to create your very own miniature movie.

MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation

Join us in MAKESHOP to explore the process of stop-motion animation! Combine technology, art, and making to create your very own miniature movie.

MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation

Join us in MAKESHOP to explore the process of stop-motion animation! Combine technology, art, and making to create your very own miniature movie.

MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation

Join us in MAKESHOP to explore the process of stop-motion animation! Combine technology, art, and making to create your very own miniature movie.

MAKESHOP: Stop Motion Animation

Join us in MAKESHOP to explore the process of stop-motion animation! Combine technology, art, and making to create your very own miniature movie.

MakeLab: Soldering–Ages 9+

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.

MakeLab: Soldering–Ages 9+

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.

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: Drawstring Bags

Design and fabricate a drawstring bag. Estimate, measure, and cut fabric to size, then try your hand at using a sewing machine to stitch your creation.

This activity is designed for ages 8+ and may take up to 30 minutes.