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Explore electricity, conductivity and creativity when you use LEDs and conductive dough to invent wacky light-up scuptures in Spark!Lab Smithsonian.

Helping fish navigate physical obstructions such as dams can be tricky science. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to invent your version of a launcher that can help fish find their way upstream. Not to worry, no fish will be harmed in the making of these contraptions.

Helping fish navigate physical obstructions such as dams can be tricky science. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to invent your version of a launcher that can help fish find their way upstream. Not to worry, no fish will be harmed in the making of these contraptions.

Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to put your robotic battle skills to the test. Using Lego building blocks, recycled materials, and your imagination, arm your ‘bot for battle against your fellow museum visitors. May the best ‘bot win!