IDEA Lab
Step inside a world of science, art, engineering and design.
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Think. Create. Innovate.
Roll up your sleeves and dive into hands-on exhibits and cutting-edge technology. Here, familiar materials spark fresh discoveries and every experiment builds a deeper understanding of the world. Come light up your imagination.
Special Information
Enjoy free daily Tinkering Workshops, with a new theme every month:
August: Mood Lamps
Exhibits
Animation Station
Explore the art of storytelling in this stop-motion animation experience. Choose your characters, set the scene and add sound effects to make an animated short film, one frame at a time.
Air Cars
High-speed fun powered by science. Design your own car from the wheels up, send it flying down the track with the power of pressurized air and learn about Newton's Third Law of Motion.
Circuit Table
Build circuits using different electrical components like lights, switches and fans. Experiment or get help from circuit diagrams as you explore how your circuit works using a voltmeter and an ammeter.
Flying Things
Experiment with a variety of materials and shapes to create objects that float, spin, hover or even shoot out the top of our giant wind tunnel as you discover the power of air pressure and resistance.
Marble Run
Design your own thrilling marble race as you send your marble speeding down planks, swirling through funnels and bouncing off rubber bands. On our giant marble wall, twists, turns and drops are all part of the fun.
Tinkering Space
New, free workshops every month let you dive into a world of creativity and innovation. Whether you're an artist, engineer or inventor, you'll find the tools and inspiration to make something one-of-a-kind.
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