Use tools of science to explore aviation, aerodynamics, engineering, assembly and design. Perfect for older children and adults.

Current Invention Lab Activities

February 2, 2019

Flying Football Fun Fest (Ages 3+)
Celebrate the big game by experimenting with footballs in a flow-visualizing wind tunnel, then build and fly paper helicopters!

February 3-24, 2019

Paper Motors (Ages 7+)
Investigate the workings of a four-stroke piston engine by building a simple paper engine model!

Program is included with museum admission and no advance registration is required.  Facilitators will be available to help throughout the process.  Recommended for ages as indicated for the activities above.