About Discovery Lab Workshops
Designed for curious explorers ready to dive deeper, these workshops offer hands-on learning in a focused, small-group setting. With guided instruction and limited capacity, participants build and explore new skills across science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
Workshops are free with the purchase of general admission. Workshop registration guarantees a reserved seat for the selected session, but a general admission ticket for that day is still required to enter the London Children's Museum. Workshop registration does not guarantee general admission availability on sold-out days, so we recommend booking both early. Caregiver supervision is required during every workshop session. Space is limited.
Discovery Lab programs are funded in part by a GlobalGiving grant made in partnership with 3M, as well as the Westminster College Foundation.
January 23, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Creative Creations with Eldon House
Create, experiment, and discover new ways to make art! Special guests from Eldon House will guide visitors through a hands-on workshop inspired by historic art-making techniques. Explore creative processes that use colour and materials in surprising ways, and make a unique creation.
This workshop supports STEAM learning through hands-on making, creative problem solving, and exploring art processes inspired by history.
Register
15 spots available. This workshop is recommended for ages 7–12.
Workshops are free with the purchase of general admission. Workshop registration guarantees a reserved seat for the selected session, but a general admission ticket for that day is still required to enter the London Children's Museum. Workshop registration does not guarantee general admission availability on sold-out days.
January 23, 2026 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Tool Time: Make and Create
Drill, melt, design, and create! In this hands-on workshop, visitors will use real tools to build a personalized holder for their art supplies, then melt colourful wax pieces to design a one-of-a-kind crayon to take home.
This workshop supports STEAM learning through tool use, creative design, and hands-on experimentation with materials.
Register
20 spots available. This workshop is recommended for ages 7–12.
Workshops are free with the purchase of general admission. Workshop registration guarantees a reserved seat for the selected session, but a general admission ticket for that day is still required to enter the London Children's Museum. Workshop registration does not guarantee general admission availability on sold-out days. Safety goggles will be provided and must be worn while using tools.
March 6, 2026 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Plush Keychains with the Canadian Embroiderers’ Guild
In this hands-on workshop, visitors will design and create a soft plush keychain to clip onto a backpack or bag. Guided by volunteers from the Canadian Embroiderers’ Guild (London), participants will learn basic hand-sewing techniques as they cut felt shapes, stitch pieces together, and stuff their creations before adding a key ring to finish their project.
This workshop supports STEAM learning through fine-motor skill development, careful tool use, creative design, and hands-on making.
Register
20 spots available. This workshop is recommended for ages 7–12.
Workshops are free with the purchase of general admission. Workshop registration guarantees a reserved seat for the selected session, but a general admission ticket for that day is still required to enter the London Children's Museum. Workshop registration does not guarantee general admission availability on sold-out days. Safety goggles will be provided and must be worn while using tools.
March 27, 2026 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Wooden Pysanky Eggs with Eldon House
Create, experiment, and discover new ways to make art! Special guests from Eldon House return to guide visitors through a hands-on workshop inspired by historic decorative art traditions. Participants will learn how patterns and symbols are carefully planned and applied to Pysanky-style eggs, while decorating their own wooden egg to take home.
This workshop supports STEAM learning through fine-motor skill development, pattern-making, design planning, and an introduction to cultural art traditions.
Register
15 spots available. This workshop is recommended for ages 7–12.
Workshops are free with the purchase of general admission. Workshop registration guarantees a reserved seat for the selected session, but a general admission ticket for that day is still required to enter the London Children's Museum. Workshop registration does not guarantee general admission availability on sold-out days. Safety goggles will be provided and must be worn while using tools.
