Discovery Lab: Open Studio

Discovery Lab: Open Studio invites visitors to follow their curiosity, ask “what if?”, and explore hands-on materials in their own way.

With ever-changing materials and playful themes, this self-guided program encourages open-ended discovery through science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). While prompts and tools are provided, there’s no single way to engage! Visitors are free to experiment, invent, and explore at their own pace.

All programs are included in general admission and are free for members.
To ensure entry, members are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance, as walk-in availability is not guaranteed.

September 5, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Dough Factory
Imagine, Design, Squish, and Build!

This imagination fueled Open Studio exploration invites visitors to exercise their creativity and stretch their art muscles to create 3D shapes, forms and figures using salt dough. Drop-in during scheduled session times and see where your imagination takes you!

September 5, 2025 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm

Dough Factory
Imagine, Design, Squish, and Build!

This imagination fueled Open Studio exploration invites visitors to exercise their creativity and stretch their art muscles to create 3D shapes, forms and figures using salt dough. Drop-in during scheduled session times and see where your imagination takes you!

September 5, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Dough Factory
Imagine, Design, Squish, and Build!

This imagination fueled Open Studio exploration invites visitors to exercise their creativity and stretch their art muscles to create 3D shapes, forms and figures using salt dough. Drop-in during scheduled session times and see where your imagination takes you!

September 6, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Dough Factory
Imagine, Design, Squish, and Build!

This imagination fueled Open Studio exploration invites visitors to exercise their creativity and stretch their art muscles to create 3D shapes, forms and figures using salt dough. Drop-in during scheduled session times and see where your imagination takes you!

September 6, 2025 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm

Dough Factory
Imagine, Design, Squish, and Build!

This imagination fueled Open Studio exploration invites visitors to exercise their creativity and stretch their art muscles to create 3D shapes, forms and figures using salt dough. Drop-in during scheduled session times and see where your imagination takes you!

September 6, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Dough Factory
Imagine, Design, Squish, and Build!

This imagination fueled Open Studio exploration invites visitors to exercise their creativity and stretch their art muscles to create 3D shapes, forms and figures using salt dough. Drop-in during scheduled session times and see where your imagination takes you!

September 7, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Dough Factory
Imagine, Design, Squish, and Build!

This imagination fueled Open Studio exploration invites visitors to exercise their creativity and stretch their art muscles to create 3D shapes, forms and figures using salt dough. Drop-in during scheduled session times and see where your imagination takes you!

September 7, 2025 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm

Dough Factory
Imagine, Design, Squish, and Build!

This imagination fueled Open Studio exploration invites visitors to exercise their creativity and stretch their art muscles to create 3D shapes, forms and figures using salt dough. Drop-in during scheduled session times and see where your imagination takes you!

September 7, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Dough Factory
Imagine, Design, Squish, and Build!

This imagination fueled Open Studio exploration invites visitors to exercise their creativity and stretch their art muscles to create 3D shapes, forms and figures using salt dough. Drop-in during scheduled session times and see where your imagination takes you!

September 12, 2025 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Dough Factory
Imagine, Design, Squish, and Build!

This imagination fueled Open Studio exploration invites visitors to exercise their creativity and stretch their art muscles to create 3D shapes, forms and figures using salt dough. Drop-in during scheduled session times and see where your imagination takes you!

September 12, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Dough Factory
Imagine, Design, Squish, and Build!

This imagination fueled Open Studio exploration invites visitors to exercise their creativity and stretch their art muscles to create 3D shapes, forms and figures using salt dough. Drop-in during scheduled session times and see where your imagination takes you!

September 12, 2025 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Dough Factory
Imagine, Design, Squish, and Build!

This imagination fueled Open Studio exploration invites visitors to exercise their creativity and stretch their art muscles to create 3D shapes, forms and figures using salt dough. Drop-in during scheduled session times and see where your imagination takes you!

September 13, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Dough Factory
Imagine, Design, Squish, and Build!

This imagination fueled Open Studio exploration invites visitors to exercise their creativity and stretch their art muscles to create 3D shapes, forms and figures using salt dough. Drop-in during scheduled session times and see where your imagination takes you!

September 13, 2025 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm

Dough Factory
Imagine, Design, Squish, and Build!

This imagination fueled Open Studio exploration invites visitors to exercise their creativity and stretch their art muscles to create 3D shapes, forms and figures using salt dough. Drop-in during scheduled session times and see where your imagination takes you!

September 13, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Dough Factory
Imagine, Design, Squish, and Build!

This imagination fueled Open Studio exploration invites visitors to exercise their creativity and stretch their art muscles to create 3D shapes, forms and figures using salt dough. Drop-in during scheduled session times and see where your imagination takes you!

September 14, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Dough Factory
Imagine, Design, Squish, and Build!

This imagination fueled Open Studio exploration invites visitors to exercise their creativity and stretch their art muscles to create 3D shapes, forms and figures using salt dough. Drop-in during scheduled session times and see where your imagination takes you!

September 14, 2025 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm

Dough Factory
Imagine, Design, Squish, and Build!

This imagination fueled Open Studio exploration invites visitors to exercise their creativity and stretch their art muscles to create 3D shapes, forms and figures using salt dough. Drop-in during scheduled session times and see where your imagination takes you!

September 14, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Dough Factory
Imagine, Design, Squish, and Build!

This imagination fueled Open Studio exploration invites visitors to exercise their creativity and stretch their art muscles to create 3D shapes, forms and figures using salt dough. Drop-in during scheduled session times and see where your imagination takes you!

September 20, 2025 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm

Giant Nest Building
Stack, Weave, Twist, and Build!

Inspired by the birds and wildlife of the Forest City, this Open Studio invites young builders to use reused and recycled materials to create giant nests throughout the Discovery Lab. Children will explore balance, structure, and design as they work together to bring cozy, creative habitats to life. Drop in during scheduled sessions and help the nest grow!

September 20, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Giant Nest Building
Stack, Weave, Twist, and Build!

Inspired by the birds and wildlife of the Forest City, this Open Studio invites young builders to use reused and recycled materials to create giant nests throughout the Discovery Lab. Children will explore balance, structure, and design as they work together to bring cozy, creative habitats to life. Drop in during scheduled sessions and help the nest grow!

September 21, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Giant Nest Building
Stack, Weave, Twist, and Build!

Inspired by the birds and wildlife of the Forest City, this Open Studio invites young builders to use reused and recycled materials to create giant nests throughout the Discovery Lab. Children will explore balance, structure, and design as they work together to bring cozy, creative habitats to life. Drop in during scheduled sessions and help the nest grow!

September 21, 2025 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm

Giant Nest Building
Stack, Weave, Twist, and Build!

Inspired by the birds and wildlife of the Forest City, this Open Studio invites young builders to use reused and recycled materials to create giant nests throughout the Discovery Lab. Children will explore balance, structure, and design as they work together to bring cozy, creative habitats to life. Drop in during scheduled sessions and help the nest grow!

September 21, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Giant Nest Building
Stack, Weave, Twist, and Build!

Inspired by the birds and wildlife of the Forest City, this Open Studio invites young builders to use reused and recycled materials to create giant nests throughout the Discovery Lab. Children will explore balance, structure, and design as they work together to bring cozy, creative habitats to life. Drop in during scheduled sessions and help the nest grow!

September 21, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Giant Nest Building
Stack, Weave, Twist, and Build!

Inspired by the birds and wildlife of the Forest City, this Open Studio invites young builders to use reused and recycled materials to create giant nests throughout the Discovery Lab. Children will explore balance, structure, and design as they work together to bring cozy, creative habitats to life. Drop in during scheduled sessions and help the nest grow!

September 26, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Bots & Circuits
Draw, Code, Snap, and Explore!

This hands-on Open Studio invites visitors to explore the world of tech through creative play. Program miniature robots using coloured markers, then experiment with Snap Circuits to discover how electricity connects and creates power! Drop in during scheduled session times and spark your curiosity with us!

September 26, 2025 12:30 am to 2:00 pm

Bots & Circuits
Draw, Code, Snap, and Explore!

This hands-on Open Studio invites visitors to explore the world of tech through creative play. Program miniature robots using coloured markers, then experiment with Snap Circuits to discover how electricity connects and creates power! Drop in during scheduled session times and spark your curiosity with us!

September 26, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Bots & Circuits
Draw, Code, Snap, and Explore!

This hands-on Open Studio invites visitors to explore the world of tech through creative play. Program miniature robots using coloured markers, then experiment with Snap Circuits to discover how electricity connects and creates power! Drop in during scheduled session times and spark your curiosity with us!

September 27, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Bots & Circuits
Draw, Code, Snap, and Explore!

This hands-on Open Studio invites visitors to explore the world of tech through creative play. Program miniature robots using coloured markers, then experiment with Snap Circuits to discover how electricity connects and creates power! Drop in during scheduled session times and spark your curiosity with us!

September 27, 2025 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm

Bots & Circuits
Draw, Code, Snap, and Explore!

This hands-on Open Studio invites visitors to explore the world of tech through creative play. Program miniature robots using coloured markers, then experiment with Snap Circuits to discover how electricity connects and creates power! Drop in during scheduled session times and spark your curiosity with us!

September 27, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Bots & Circuits
Draw, Code, Snap, and Explore!

This hands-on Open Studio invites visitors to explore the world of tech through creative play. Program miniature robots using coloured markers, then experiment with Snap Circuits to discover how electricity connects and creates power! Drop in during scheduled session times and spark your curiosity with us!

September 28, 2025 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Bots & Circuits
Draw, Code, Snap, and Explore!

This hands-on Open Studio invites visitors to explore the world of tech through creative play. Program miniature robots using coloured markers, then experiment with Snap Circuits to discover how electricity connects and creates power! Drop in during scheduled session times and spark your curiosity with us!

September 28, 2025 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm

Bots & Circuits
Draw, Code, Snap, and Explore!

This hands-on Open Studio invites visitors to explore the world of tech through creative play. Program miniature robots using coloured markers, then experiment with Snap Circuits to discover how electricity connects and creates power! Drop in during scheduled session times and spark your curiosity with us!

September 28, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Bots & Circuits
Draw, Code, Snap, and Explore!

This hands-on Open Studio invites visitors to explore the world of tech through creative play. Program miniature robots using coloured markers, then experiment with Snap Circuits to discover how electricity connects and creates power! Drop in during scheduled session times and spark your curiosity with us!