STEM Design Studios

Permanent Exhibit

These labs give visitors the opportunity to explore hands-on, inquiry-based activities that allow for the exploration of many different STEM activities.

Get hands-on with different STEM topics. These engaging activities will allow parents and kids to explore STEM topics together, learning as a team. Enjoy activities and design challenges with Ozobots™ , Spheros™, 3Doodler™ 3D printing pens, tangrams, K’NEX® and much more!

What are the labs used for?

STEM Design Studios are the hub of our educational programming. Girl Scout workshops, Girls in STEAM, Summer Camps, and Guided STEM lessons are offered here. In addition to scheduled programming, guests can experience hands-on, inquiry- based challenges. Guests can test, design, and experiment. These activities may include K’Nex design challenges, iPad activities, LEGO, 3D printing, and introductory coding and robotics.

STEM Design Studio Lab B with activities on the table

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