Paid
Program
Summer STEM Explorers
Makerspace
Admission
Free
Age Range
All Ages
Location
Main Building, Floor 2
Subjects
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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! Develop your maker mindset as you 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!
FEATURED ACTIVITIES
Introduction to the Knitting World
Through June 4
In this workshop, we will be learning the basics of knitting by making a Cardboard Roll Snake. Join us to make your very own cardboard tube loom and get started on your journey with knitting. You will be able to take the loom and yarn with you to continue your exploration after your visit at the Saint Louis Science Center.
Yarn Art
June 6 through June 29
In this workshop, we will be learning the basics of knitting by making a Cardboard Roll Snake. Join us to make your very own cardboard tube loom and get started on your journey with knitting. You will be able to take the loom and yarn with you to continue your exploration after your visit at the Saint Louis Science Center.
Maker Mindset Classroom
This multi-purpose room is used to host Maker Workshops, field trips, and exhibit/project manufacturing for various Science Center programs. The classroom is open from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM every day for scheduled 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/conversations. Chat with the team and see what is happening today!
The Makerspace Shelves
When visiting the Makerspace, take a look at our Maker Shelves for exciting projects we’ve done in the building! You can take part in our monthly sessions and learn something new about being a maker.
Can’t get enough after you leave? Want to keep the creativity going at home? Check out online projects for fun, hands-on ideas! Each project has step-by-step video and tutorials to help you explore making, tinkering, and inventing on your own. Whatever you are interested in, these videos are a great way to bring the Makerspace experience to your home.
Bring in your personal projects and they may be featured in the gallery!
Makerspace Activities
Come draw specimens from the Science Center’s collection items and test your skill as an observational artist.
Check out the unique materials for our Float and Fly experience. Experiment with different weights and parachute styles to catch some major air!
Build crazy contraptions and material literacy as you engineer vehicles, tools, or your very own invention.
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 STEM principles through open ended play. Enjoy creating from one of our changing prompts or go off the rails and create something totally unique!
The Science Center is a proud play partner of Rigamajig, whose building sets featured in our Makerspace spark STEM learning, creativity, confidence, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
Location
Makerspace is located on the second floor of the main building at 5050 Oakland Avenue. 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 past the Current Curiosities gallery.
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Membership does more.
As a nonprofit, the Saint Louis Science Center relies on memberships, donations and ticket sales to support free galleries like Markerspace, our education programs, community outreach and daily operational needs.
If you’d like to support the Science Center’s mission, learn more about membership, make a one-time gift in support of the Science Center, or get tickets to a paid experience.
