Calendar of Events

Visit The Discovery August 16 and 19-20 to explore the transformative world of 3D! Get hands-on with a variety of technology and explore the creative, practical and problem-solving aspects of 3D printing.

Visit The Discovery August 16 and 19-20 to explore the transformative world of 3D! Get hands-on with a variety of technology and explore the creative, practical and problem-solving aspects of 3D printing.

Visit The Discovery August 16 and 19-20 to explore the transformative world of 3D! Get hands-on with a variety of technology and explore the creative, practical and problem-solving aspects of 3D printing.

Work with fellow museum visitors in Spark!Lab Smithsonian to create an expansive cardboard city. Build homes, skyscrapers, churches, parks, stores—whatever you can imagine. This is an ongoing collaborative project that will grow and change throughout the day. Please note: This activity includes access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

Hands-on gets serious in The Shop! In this material-specific session of Open Build, you’ll use real tools like a sewing machine, hot glue and fabric glue to create nearly anything you can imagine out of fabric. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

Hands-on gets serious in The Shop! In this material-specific session of Open Build, you’ll use real tools like a sewing machine, hot glue and fabric glue to create nearly anything you can imagine out of fabric. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

Visit The Shop to use a variety of tools and materials to design and build your own museum exhibit. Learn woodworking skills, safe tool handling, and effective planning when you combine a variety of materials with expert craftsmanship to create a model of a hands-on museum exhibit. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young…

Visit The Shop to use a variety of tools and materials to design and build your own museum exhibit. Learn woodworking skills, safe tool handling, and effective planning when you combine a variety of materials with expert craftsmanship to create a model of a hands-on museum exhibit. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young…

Visit The Shop to use a variety of tools and materials to design and build your own museum exhibit. Learn woodworking skills, safe tool handling, and effective planning when you combine a variety of materials with expert craftsmanship to create a model of a hands-on museum exhibit. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young…

Visit The Shop to use a variety of tools and materials to design and build your own museum exhibit. Learn woodworking skills, safe tool handling, and effective planning when you combine a variety of materials with expert craftsmanship to create a model of a hands-on museum exhibit. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young…

Visit The Shop to use a variety of tools and materials to design and build your own museum exhibit. Learn woodworking skills, safe tool handling, and effective planning when you combine a variety of materials with expert craftsmanship to create a model of a hands-on museum exhibit. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young…

Visit The Shop to use a variety of tools and materials to design and build your own museum exhibit. Learn woodworking skills, safe tool handling, and effective planning when you combine a variety of materials with expert craftsmanship to create a model of a hands-on museum exhibit. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young…

It’s officially fall y’all! The perfect time to visit The Shop to use a variety of availability materials like wood, cardboard, fabric, plastic, fall-themed decorations, and more to create fabulous fall decor. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

It’s officially fall y’all! The perfect time to visit The Shop to use a variety of availability materials like wood, cardboard, fabric, plastic, fall-themed decorations, and more to create fabulous fall decor. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

It’s officially fall y’all! The perfect time to visit The Shop to use a variety of availability materials like wood, cardboard, fabric, plastic, fall-themed decorations, and more to create fabulous fall decor. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

It’s officially fall y’all! The perfect time to visit The Shop to use a variety of availability materials like wood, cardboard, fabric, plastic, fall-themed decorations, and more to create fabulous fall decor. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

It’s officially fall y’all! The perfect time to visit The Shop to use a variety of availability materials like wood, cardboard, fabric, plastic, fall-themed decorations, and more to create fabulous fall decor. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

Visit The Shop to create a key hanger that’s all your own! Using real tool and available materials like wood, cup hooks, and various crafting supplies, you can create a personalized device to store your keys in a tidy, organized way. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.

In this hands-on activity in Spark!Lab Smithsonian, you can replicating the astonishing process that has shaped the moonscape and planets, allowing you to simulate and study the dramatic impacts that craters have on celestial bodies. This activity is designed to help encourage museum visitors to prepare for the upcoming Annular Solar Eclipse on Saturday, October 14.

Join experts from Nevada Department of Wildlife to explore what makes Nevada wild! NDOW representatives will open the door for museum visitors of all ages to learn more about the bats, birds, snakes and lizards of Nevada, and learn how to become a confident, competent and ethical outdoor enthusiast. The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is the state agency responsible for the restoration and management of fish and wildlife resources, and the promotion of boating safety on Nevada’s waters. NDOW…

Get ready for the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse when you visit The Shop to create your own model of our solar system. Using available tools and materials, you can create a working model of the planets that orbit our sun. With the knowledge you’ll gain, you’ll be ready to fully enjoy the eclipse happening on Saturday, October 14. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help…

In this hands-on activity in Spark!Lab Smithsonian, you can replicating the astonishing process that has shaped the moonscape and planets, allowing you to simulate and study the dramatic impacts that craters have on celestial bodies. This activity is designed to help encourage museum visitors to prepare for the upcoming Annular Solar Eclipse on Saturday, October 14.

Get ready for the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse when you visit The Shop to create your own model of our solar system. Using available tools and materials, you can create a working model of the planets that orbit our sun. With the knowledge you’ll gain, you’ll be ready to fully enjoy the eclipse happening on Saturday, October 14. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help…

In this hands-on activity in Spark!Lab Smithsonian, you can replicating the astonishing process that has shaped the moonscape and planets, allowing you to simulate and study the dramatic impacts that craters have on celestial bodies. This activity is designed to help encourage museum visitors to prepare for the upcoming Annular Solar Eclipse on Saturday, October 14.