Makerspace
Imagine, collaborate and create something awesome.
Makerspace is an interactive, community-oriented space where anyone can create and learn skills using a variety of tools and materials. Explore science, technology, engineering, and your creative mind by interacting with our exhibits, getting hands-on with fellow makers in our Maker Classroom, or visiting our Maker Garage to meet local St. Louis makers. Work together with friends to imagine, build, adapt, modify and, most importantly, have fun.
Location
Ages
Price
This exhibit is free.
Call our box office at 314.289.4400 for more information.
Workshops are designed for families with children ages 7 and up.
Activities
What’s inside.
Air Ball
Play and experiment to learn how wind effects different objects. Then use the materials to create a game you can teach to someone else.
Float and Fly
Create an object using simple materials, then put it to the test and see if it flies. Once you’ve conquered the air, adapt your design and make it float.
Sail Race
Design a sail using Tinkertoys and fabric, then send it flying down the racetrack. Can you modify your sail to beat the best time of the day?
Ball Run
Assemble the magnetic pipes to get a ball from start to finish on one side of the ball run. Work as a team to try to get the ball around all four sides of the cube.
Rigamajig
Use everyday building materials like wood, screws, rope and brackets to create clever contraptions.
Workshops
Makerspace Workshops
Enjoy 2 hour sessions offered twice daily hosted by the Maker Team@reg;. Visitors are welcome to stay the full 2 hours or for 2 minutes.
January, February, March Workshops
Bloxels and Raspberry Pi’s
Come in and get the inside scoop on what went into creating GameExploration. Try your hand at developing a cool Bloxel video game and touch base with the Makers about our home made retro console. You’ll even be able to play some radical retro games from the 80’s and 90’s on a computer no bigger than a wallet. Can you set the high score?
Drawing on Metal
Engrave aluminum by hand! Draw or write whatever amazing ideas pop into your head with an electric engraving pen. Watch closely (through protective eye wear) as the diamond bit bites into the metal plates and poles like a pencil marks paper.
Rigamajig
Everyone’s favorite building toy will have a new home in the MakerSpace classroom. Please feel free to free build or follow one of our new building prompts or creative challenges. What will you create?
January, February, March Workshop Times
Monday To Thursday, 10:00 am to Noon
Sunday to Thursday, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
There are no Friday or Saturday sessions.
Sunday, February 24
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Tuesday, February 26
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Wednesday, February 27
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Thursday, February 28
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Sunday, March 03
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Tuesday, March 05
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Wednesday, March 06
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Thursday, March 07
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Sunday, March 10
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Monday, March 11
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Tuesday, March 12
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Wednesday, March 13
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Thursday, March 14
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Sunday, March 17
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Monday, March 18
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Tuesday, March 19
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Wednesday, March 20
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Thursday, March 21
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Sunday, March 24
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Monday, March 25
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Tuesday, March 26
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Wednesday, March 27
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Thursday, March 28
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Sunday, March 31
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Visit
Makerspace Programs for Groups
The Science Center offers a wide variety of Makerspace programs tailored to specific groups and audiences.
Accessibility
Makerspace is accessible to visitors with disabilities, as well as visitors with strollers, scooters, and walkers. Elevators and ramps serve all public areas.
