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9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Current Time:
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727 W Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 561-6100
[email protected]
Open Daily:
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Current Time:
6:29 PM
Directions:
727 W Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 561-6100
[email protected]
Kentucky Science Center is open 7 days a week from 9:30AM – 5:00PM. Tickets can be purchased online.
Programs & Camps

MakerPlace Workshops

Programs & Camps

MakerPlace Workshops

Tinker, hack, design, and build – the Maker movement empowers the next generation of inventors and MakerPlace gives them the tools to explore their creative ideas. MakerPlace blends together science, technology, engineering, art, and math in a space centered around creativity and endless possibility. The basis of all scientific endeavors is the cycle of curiosity, tinkering, discovery, mistakes and problem-solving. These skills are vital to our 21st century workforce as we collaborate to solve real-world problems. Workshops are designed for ages 8 and older.

NOTE NEW WORKSHOP TIME: ALL WORKSHOPS BEGIN AT 10AM

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Puppetry

Explore the basics of sewing and puppetry as you create a custom puppet by hand.

TIME CHANGE: 10AM-1PM

November 2 at 10AM-1PM

Explore the basics of sewing and puppetry as you create a custom puppet by hand.

Saturday, November 2, 10AM-1PM

$20 members/$35 non-member

MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.

Open to ages 8+. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children.

Stained Glass Snowflake

Design, cut, and solder your way through our stained-glass workshop as you learn the tools and techniques needed to create a unique work of art.

SOLD OUT

Design, cut, and solder your way through our stained-glass workshop as you learn the tools and techniques needed to create a unique work of art.

SOLD OUT: Saturday, November 30, 10AM-1PM

SOLD OUT: Saturday, December 7, 10AM-1PM

SOLD OUT: Saturday, December 14, 10AM-1PM

$20 members/$35 non-member

MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.

Open to ages 8+. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children.

Lino Cut Printmaking

Explore linoleum block printing as you use real tools to carve your design and create a reusable print block.

TIME CHANGE: 10AM-12PM

February 1, 2025 at 10AM-12PM

Explore linoleum block printing as you use real tools to carve your design and create a reusable print block.

Saturday, February, 10AM-12PM

$20 members/$35 non-member

MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.

Open to ages 8+. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children.

Kintsugi Suncatchers

Explore the process known as kintsugi in a unique way. Taking broken agate slices, copper tape, and a soldering iron, piece together a wonderful art piece.

TIME CHANGE: 10AM-12PM

February 22, March 1, 2025 at 10AM-12PM

Explore the process known as kintsugi in a unique way. Taking broken agate slices, copper tape, and a soldering iron, piece together a wonderful art piece that will bring beauty to the once broken pieces.

Saturday, February 22, 10AM-12PM

Saturday, March 1, 10AM-12PM

$20 members/$35 non-member

MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.

Open to ages 8+. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children.

Infinity Mirror

Assemble a Thunder over Louisville inspired interactive diorama that captures light reflections between two mirrors.

TIME CHANGE: 10AM-12PM

March 29, April 5, 2025 at 10AM-12PM

Assemble a Thunder over Louisville inspired interactive diorama that captures light reflections between two mirrors, creating an optical illusion that goes on as far as the eye can see.

Saturday, March 29, 10AM-12PM

Saturday, April 5, 10AM-12PM

$20 members/$35 non-member

MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.

Open to ages 8+. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children.

Wood Whittling

Hand carve and paint a small wood figure in this beginners wood carving workshop

TIME CHANGE: 10AM-1PM

April 26, 2025 at 10AM-1PM

Hand carve and paint a small wood figure in this beginners wood carving workshop.

Saturday, April 26, 10AM-1PM

$20 members/$35 non-member

MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.

Open to ages 8+. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children.

Chaotic Art

Create a unique art piece through chaotic processes. Investigate Pendulum painting, Scrape painting and more!

TIME CHANGE: 10AM-12PM

May 31, June 7, 2025 at 10AM-12PM

Create a unique art piece through chaotic processes. Where you can only influence the final design. Investigate Pendulum painting, Scrape painting and more!

Saturday, May 31, 10AM-12PM

Saturday, June 7, 10AM-12PM

$20 members/$35 non-member

MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.

Open to ages 8+. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children.

Geometric Terrariums

Assemble a home for your succulents that is both practical and beautiful in this glasswork workshop that will expand on your skills with a soldering iron.

TIME CHANGE: 10AM-1PM

June 28, 2025 at 10AM-1PM

Assemble a home for your succulents that is both practical and beautiful in this glasswork workshop that will expand on your skills with a soldering iron.

Saturday, June 28, 10AM-1PM

$20 members/$35 non-member

MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to Kentucky Science Center.

Open to ages 8+. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children.