MAKER! A Hands-On STEM Series

Do you wonder how things work? Engage your curiosity and become a Maker

Third Saturday of Each Month @ 11:00 AM

Workshop Fee: $12 for nonmembers and $10 for members; does not include museum admission ticket.
Members receive free museum admission; all others must purchase museum admission.
Register in advance online below or in person at admissions. Advance registration is highly recommended.
  • Admission must be purchased.  Museum admission is not included with workshop registration.
  • All supplies are provided at the workshop.
  • All who attend must pay for the workshop; even if not actively participating.
  • Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For ages 11-15, an adult must sign in and sign out the youth.
  • Workshops last approximately 45 -60 minutes.
  • Workshop schedules are subject to change.
  • Member Discount! No discount code needed, just login to your member account to register. Become a member today!

Maker! Abbas ibn Firnas 

Make your own planisphere to read the stars at night.

Click the date to register: Saturday, April 19 

Maker! Lin Lanying

Make your own laser pointer and learn about the scientist who laid the foundation for optoelectronics.

Click the date to register:  Saturday, May 17

Maker! George Robert Carruthers

Make your own spectrometer and learn about the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory scientist whose camera captured images of Earth during the Apollo 16 mission. 

Click the date to register: Saturday, June 21

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