Try It! Summer Workshops
Maker Mondays Ages 12+
2-5 pm in the Try It! Studio
$50/members; $75/non-members
Kaleideum members please log in to receive your $15 member discount.
Spend your summer exploring hands-on creativity in Kaleideum’s Maker Mondays! This
workshop series is designed for middle and high school students who want to experiment,
make, and explore different ways ideas become real. Each session focuses on a unique art
or design process — from sewing and bookmaking to printmaking, sculpture, and digital
fabrication. Participants will learn new skills, express their ideas, and create take-home
projects in a supportive, fun, and maker-friendly environment.
Monday, July 13
Stop Motion + Wire Sculpture
Bring stories to life through movement and form. Teens will build wire sculptures and use stop-motion animation techniques to create short films that explore storytelling, pacing, and visual problem-solving.
Workshop begins at 2:00 PM in the Try It! Studio
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Monday, July 27
Art for Impact: Posters + Prints
Use art as a tool for communication and change. Participants will design bold posters inspired by protest art and letterpress aesthetics, focusing on message, typography, and visual impact.
Workshop begins at 2:00 PM in the Try It! Studio
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Monday, August 10
Laser Design Lab
Design on the computer and turn ideas into physical objects using a laser cutter. Working within a provided template, teens will customize and produce a laser-cut piece while learning the basics of digital fabrication. Space is limited.
Workshop begins at 2:00 PM in the Try It! Studio
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Explore the Daily Happenings at Kaleideum
At Kaleideum, there’s always something exciting happening every day of the week! Our interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and daily programs are designed to engage visitors of all ages. From science experiments and creative art projects to sensory-friendly experiences and themed events, you can explore, learn, and play with us all week long. No matter when you visit, you’ll find opportunities to dive into fun, educational, and immersive experiences that spark curiosity and creativity.
Songs & Stories and Tot Time
Programs for our littelest learners
Songs and Stories is every Monday at 10:30 AM in the Little Learners exhibit on the fourth floor.
Tot Time is every Tuesday at 10:30 AM in the Little Learners exhibit on the fourth floor.
Tuesday Innovation Station
Become an Engineer in the Try It! Studio
- July 7 – Mark Making Machines
- July 14 – Seatbelt Design
- July 21 – Helping Hands
- July 28 – Automatas
Wednesday WonderLab
Discover New Science
Join us every Wednesday in July for Science Magic! We will be showing off our best tricks and teaching visitors about the magical world of science!
Thursday Curiosity Cart
Hands On Discovery with Activities and Demos
- July 2 – Liquid Layers
- July 9 – Shrinky Dinks
- July 16 – Light Exploration
- July 23 – Insect Creation
- July 30 – Paper Making
Friday Preschool Discovery
Programming Designed for Our Little Learners
Join us every Friday at 10:30 AM in the Try It! Studio
Recommended for visitors aged 6 and under.
- July 3 – Firework Fork Painting
- July 10 – Fizzy Cloud Dough
- July 17 – Bubble Painting
- July 24 – Zoo Animal Masks
- July 31 – Seashell Salt Dough
Animal Encounters
Meet Kaleideum's Animal Ambassadors
Join us every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday in ‘Our Nature’ at 11:30 AM. Our Animal Care specialists will introduce you to one of our animals and share all the best facts with visitors!
Recommended for Visitors of All Ages. Be aware that snakes and other reptiles will occasionally make an appearance.
What's Happening in the Try It! Studio
Summer Favorites
This summer, celebrate all of our Try It! Studio fan favorites! Explore hands-on activities, demos, and experiences.
July 4-5: Create a fireworks display.
July 11-12: Use recycled materials to design a habitat for your pet rock.
July 18-19: Create a flying bird or butterfly.
July 25-26: Build a speedy wooden race car!
Little Innovators
Little Innovators is a hands-on program for young children that sparks creativity and curiosity through fun stories, art, and science activities.
Potions in Motion | July 25, 10:30 am
We’ll measure and mix as we test chemical reactions to create fizzing, bubbling, and colorful concoctions!
$5 per ticket. (Ticket includes one adult with one Pre-K Innovator. Adult must attend with child.) Museum admission is not included.