Events & Workshops

Explore the world of technology and entertainment with hands-on workshops and special events. All events and workshops are FREE unless otherwise noted.

FAMILY WORKSHOP: LITTLE MUSIC MAKERS

Thursday, March 4
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
$5 per participant

Watch Elmo's World: Let's Play Music and then join us for a special workshop where you can learn the about different sounds instruments make. Create and design your own musical instrument to take home. Especially for younger audiences. No reservation required and space is limited.

GAMING 101: LITTLE BIG PLANET®

Saturdays (March 6th – Saturday, April 24th)
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
$100 per child

Get ready to get in the game! This unique workshop runs for eight weeks every Saturday beginning March 6th – April 24th. Children will work hands-on with an instructor to develop their own unique levels for the Little Big Planet video game. At the end of the series children will be able to post the levels they designed online to share with other gamers from around the world. Registration for this workshop is reserved for children 9 -15 years of age. Video gaming experience with the PlayStation 3® is helpful but not required. Space is limited. Please contact the Publicity and Programs Department at (212) 833-7340 for information on registration.

TECH IN THE PLAZA: MICE DISSECTION

Sunday, March 7
Saturday, March 20
Saturday, April 10
Sunday, April 11
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Visit the Lab and experience a mouse dissection like no other! Explore the guts of computer mice while Technology Guides help you take them apart piece by piece and find out how they work from the inside out. No reservation required and space is limited. Best suited for ages 8 and up.

SCI-TECH WORKSHOP: BOT BUILDING

Sunday, March 21
Sunday, April 25
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
$10 per participant

Join us for a unique workshop where you can build your own working robot! Using motors, screws, recycled materials and technical guidance, you'll learn how to assemble and power up your personalized robot to take home. Reservations of up to 4 children can be made beginning the Monday of the week the program is offered by calling (212) 833-7858. Best suited for ages 9 and up.

TECH FOR TOTS: PAINTING WITH COMPUTERS

Thursday, March 18
Thursday, April 15
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Join us for a special workshop where toddlers use technology as a learning tool! Children explore their artistic talent while learning some of the basic functions of a computer and mouse. Reservations for up to 1 child and 1 adult can be made beginning the Monday of the week the program is offered by calling (212) 833-7858. Best suited for children at a pre-k to kindergarten learning level.

NANODAYS

Sunday, March 28
Wednesday, March 31
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

In collaboration with the Nanoscale Informal Science Education (NISE) Network’s annual NanoDays event, the Lab will offer a variety of engaging activities and hands-on workshops in nanotechnology. Experiment with the properties, structures, materials and scale of this important field of science. See a real nanoscope demonstrated in our HD Theater (courtesy of Sony DADC) and learn about how the digital world utilizes nano based science. Also visit our nanotechnology exhibit to learn about its various applications in use today. No reservation required- all activities require general admission to the Lab.

ROBOTS ON DISPLAY

APRIL 1 –MAY 30

Explore a variety of unique robots on display at the Lab throughout the months of April and May. NYC's Robot Village brings their playful collection of toy robots and joins us for several Bot Building workshops in March and April. Robot Display's are available to all visitors with a general admission ticket to the Lab.

FAMILY WORKSHOP: FUN WITH FITNESS

Thursday, April 1
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
$5 per participant

Watch Sesame Street: Happy Healthy Monsters and join us for a special workshop where you can learn all about fitness and how to stay healthy from a certified physical fitness instructor. You can also decorate a reusable water bottle to take home! No reservation required and space is limited.