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December Vacation Week 2024

Come on your own, with friends, or bring the whole family to the museum for a special week of programming! View the microscopic world on a giant screen, team up for one of our workshops, or blend engineering and art in our Maker Hub.


Drop in Activities:
All drop-in activities are free with museum admission.

Monday, December 23

  • 1-3pm: Microscopy
  • 2-4:30pm: Paper Circuits

Thursday, December 26

  • 1-3pm: Microscopy
  • 2-4pm: Paper Circuits

Friday, December 27

  • 1-3pm: Microscopy
  • 2-4:30pm: Paper Circuits

Saturday, December 28

  • 12:30-4:30pm: Paper Circuits
  • 1-3pm: Microscopy

Sunday, December 29

  • 12:30-4:30pm: Paper Circuits & 3D Printing

Family Workshop Schedule:
Family workshops have the following pricing structure:

Intro to Making: $15 for ages 14-18, $20 for ages 19+
Social Robots: $15 for ages 11-18, $20 for ages 19+

Please note that our Intro to Making Family Workshop is a 14+ workshop, and our Social Robots and AI Family Workshop is an 11+ workshop.

Thursday, December 26

  • 10:45am - 12pm: Intro to Making

Friday, December 27

  • 10:45am - 12pm: Social Robots and AI

Saturday, December 28

  • 10:30 - 11:30am: Social Robots and AI
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Family Workshop: Intro to Making

Blend together physical and digital making as you create your own custom stamps! Under the guidance of a museum educator, use makerspace tools like our 3D Printers and laser cutter to fabricate your own unique creations.

This workshop is designed for families and friends working in small groups. Children must be age 14 and above and must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. Workshop prices includes museum admission. Please feel free to come and explore the museum with your family before the workshop.

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Family Workshop: Social Robots and AI

How is artificial intelligence reshaping our relationship with technology? In this hands-on workshop, explore the advantages and pitfalls of AI as your build and code your own social robot.

This workshop is designed for families and friends working in small groups. Children must be age 11 and above, and must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop. Workshop price includes museum admission. Please feel free to come and explore the museum with your family before the workshop.

Workshop Dates & Times:

December 27, 2024, 10:45am - 12pm
December 28, 2024, 10:30am - 11:30am

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