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.
December 12, 2025 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Press & Paint
Design, craft, press, and reveal your design! In this workshop inspired by block printing, visitors will create custom stamps using styrofoam blocks to make colourful printed art. Learn how artists use positive and negative space to design their prints, then roll on the paint and see your creation come to life!
This workshop supports STEAM learning through creative design, fine-motor skill development, and an exploration of art and pattern-making.
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15 spots available. This workshop is recommended for ages 4–12.
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 10, 2026 10:00 am to 11:30 pm
Our Rainbow Village with QX
In this community-inspired workshop, visitors will explore colours, shapes, and perspective as they build their own 3D cardboard houses. Guided by Queer Intersections (QX), each mini-home will be added to a large collaborative landscape, coming together to form a joyful artwork titled Our Rainbow Village that will be displayed in the Discovery Lab.
This workshop supports STEAM learning through creative construction, problem-solving, and an exploration of how individual ideas can come together to form something bigger.
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30 spots available. This workshop is recommended for ages 3–12.
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 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.
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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.
