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Become a NYSCI member and you get discounts and access to exclusive maker events throughout the year.
In our workshops, we use real tools to make real things and re-use everyday materials in exciting ways. From woodworking and plaster casting to electronics and 3D printing, we encourage experimentation, open-ended exploration, and believe that making mistakes is a great way to learn.
Public workshops run Saturday and Sunday,
1:30 –3 pm & 3:30 – 5 pm.
Maker Space Professional Development
Our Maker Space professional development programs are designed to foster creative problem solving through our pedagogical approach that demonstrates how materials exploration and tinkering for learners of all ages can support and develop an “I Can” mentality. Select from one of our series of one-day workshops, mix or match them, or customize a professional development program that meets your needs.
Resources for Making
Download these great resources to create your own DIY space that inspired NYSCI’s very own Maker Space. LEARN MORE
Explore the museum's exhibits through the eyes of scientists. Ask questions, collect data, uncover patterns, and design and create your very own exhibit.
Learn MoreDesign and construct clothing with fabric and unusual materials.
Learn MoreCreate instruments to make spooky sounds using familiar materials and electronics in our Design Lab area.
Learn MoreJoin us in a galaxy far, far away as we explore light and simple circuits while creating brilliantly glowing lightsabers.
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Groups
Maker Space is a learning environment where school groups and teachers can tinker, design and create together. Everyday materials are reused in exciting ways that encourage experimentation and collaboration to develop 21st-century skills.