Makerspace

About

Imagine, collaborate and create something awesome.

Makerspace is an interactive community-oriented space where you can create and learn skills using a variety of tools and materials. Use your own creativity as you explore science, technology and engineering principles! Get inspired to be a maker. Play, build, imagine, adapt, modify, work together and have fun.

This exhibit is free.

MakerSpace is designed for ages 7 and up, best for multi-generational groups!

Free
Personal Solar Viewing Glasses Case

March 7 through April 7

Craft a personalized protective case for your solar-viewing glasses in the Makerspace classroom’s upcoming workshop dedicated to the total solar eclipse sweeping across North America. Join us for a hands-on session where you’ll assemble a sleeve for your glasses and unleash your artistic flair to adorn the exterior. Walk away not only with a stylish case but also with the perfect accessory to witness the celestial spectacle safely and in style.

Dates and times subject to change

Thu. Mar 21
Fri. Mar 22
Sat. Mar 23
Sun. Mar 24
Mon. Mar 25
Thu. Mar 28
Fri. Mar 29
Sat. Mar 30
Sun. Mar 31
Mon. Apr 1
Thu. Apr 4
Fri. Apr 5
Sat. Apr 6
Sun. Apr 7
Mon. Apr 8
Thu. Dec 5

Thursday, March 21

Makerspace Exhibit Entrance
Makerspace: Personal Solar Viewing Glasses Case
2:00 pm

Friday, March 22

Makerspace Exhibit Entrance
Makerspace: Personal Solar Viewing Glasses Case
2:00 pm

Saturday, March 23

Makerspace Exhibit Entrance
Makerspace: Personal Solar Viewing Glasses Case
2:00 pm

Sunday, March 24

Makerspace Exhibit Entrance
Makerspace: Personal Solar Viewing Glasses Case
2:00 pm

Monday, March 25

Makerspace Exhibit Entrance
Makerspace: Personal Solar Viewing Glasses Case
2:00 pm

Thursday, March 28

Makerspace Exhibit Entrance
Makerspace: Personal Solar Viewing Glasses Case
2:00 pm

Friday, March 29

Makerspace Exhibit Entrance
Makerspace: Personal Solar Viewing Glasses Case
2:00 pm

Saturday, March 30

Makerspace Exhibit Entrance
Makerspace: Personal Solar Viewing Glasses Case
2:00 pm

Sunday, March 31

Makerspace Exhibit Entrance
Makerspace: Personal Solar Viewing Glasses Case
2:00 pm

Monday, April 01

Makerspace Exhibit Entrance
Makerspace: Personal Solar Viewing Glasses Case
2:00 pm

Thursday, April 04

Makerspace Exhibit Entrance
Makerspace: Personal Solar Viewing Glasses Case
2:00 pm

Friday, April 05

Makerspace Exhibit Entrance
Makerspace: Personal Solar Viewing Glasses Case
12:00 am

Saturday, April 06

Makerspace Exhibit Entrance
Makerspace: Personal Solar Viewing Glasses Case
12:00 am

Sunday, April 07

Makerspace Exhibit Entrance
Makerspace: Personal Solar Viewing Glasses Case
2:00 pm

Monday, April 08

Makerspace Exhibit Entrance
Makerspace: Personal Solar Viewing Glasses Case
12:00 am

Thursday, December 05

MakerSpace: Laser Engraved Ornaments
2:00 pm

 

Maker Mindset Classroom

This multi purpose room is used for our Maker Workshops, Field Trips, First Fridays, and exhibit/project manufacturing for various Science Center events and programs. The classroom is open from 2-4PM everyday for Maker Workshops.

 

Maker Garage

Come to the Garage for a little conversation. See what our team is working on and what innovations they will be bringing to future Maker Workshops or larger Science Center projects. The Garage is our workspace which contains 3D Printers, a Laser Engraver, and staff demonstrations/chats. Converse with the team and see what is happening today!

2 Person Pinball

Our newest interactive where you can play against an opponent and change out the bumpers! Come back for a visit this summer and learn how to 3D model the very bumpers we are using in the space. Take a good look around the machine for a peak at the electronics that make it operate.

Rigamajig

This life-sized building set has been a main stay in the Makerspace since 2015. This tried and true toy provides children with a means to explore STEAM principles through open ended play. Enjoy creating from one of our changing prompts or go off the rails and create something totally unique!

The Makerspace Shelves

Do you love Making things? Take a look at our Maker Shelves for exciting projects you can do at home. We have four fun Maker programs that cover basics in engineering, art, and early childhood. Click below to browse the four projects or during your visit, scan the QR code with your device. You will be directed to a video tutorial and a list of supplies.

When you are completed with your creation, tag us on social with #connectwithcuriosity for a chance to be featured on our social media channels and in our Makerspace!

Learn to Play Exquisite Corpse

This fun drawing game uses chance and teamwork to create surreal drawings.

Supplies:

  • Any drawing implements
  • Paper
  • Family and friends

Build Your Own Automaton

An automaton is machine that animates a figure using a hand-crank. Automata have been made for over 2000 years by many cultures. In Greek, the name translates to “acting of one’s own will.”

Supplies:

  • Cardboard
  • Chopsticks or dowels
  • Tape
  • Pencils

Tools: (use with parents’ permission)

  • Hot glue gun
  • Scissors
  • X-acto knife
  • Ruler

Cardboard Engineering

Try your hand at a variety of engineering skills using the simplest building material – cardboard! Turn your cardboard into a robot or a creation all your own.

Supplies:

  • Corrugated cardboard

Tools: (use with parents’ permission)

  • Hot glue gun
  • Scissors
  • X-acto knife

Create Your Own Rube Goldberg Machine

A Rube Goldberg machine, named after the American cartoonist Rube Goldberg, is a chain-reaction machine that uses purposely overcomplicated methods to accomplish a simple task. You can make your own by creating a series of simple machines like ramps, levers and pulleys!

Supplies:

  • Variety of household objects like cups, string, blocks, wood, foam
  • Ping-pong ball

Activities

What’s inside.

Scientific Illustration

Come draw specimens from the Science Center’s collection and test your skill as an observational artist.

Float and Fly

Check out the new and improved materials for our Float and Fly. Experiment with different weights and parachute styles to catch some major air!

Rigamajig

Build crazy contraptions and material literacy as you engineer vehicles, tools, or your very own invention.

Play Partner: Rigamajig

The Science Center is a proud play partner of Rigamajig, whose building sets featured in our Makerspace spark STEAM learning, creativity, confidence, collaboration and problem-solving skills.

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Location

Makerspace is located on the 2nd floor of the main 5050 Oakland Building. Access is available through the main entrance, then up the stairs in the main lobby to the second floor, turn to your left and go passed Mission:Mars.

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Accessibility

Makerspace is accessible to visitors with disabilities, as well as visitors with strollers, scooters, and walkers. Elevators and ramps serve all public areas.

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