Space Works Lab Activities
* Disclaimer: Because of the technological equipment and the dexterity and skills necessary to safely operate classroom tools, these activities are designed for students aged 12 and older (middle and high school).
*(Dates, at any moment, can be adjusted to meet the needs of UFT overflow programming)
May Space Works Theme: Zero-G Makers
This month, we’ll explore how design changes in a zero-gravity environment. From how objects move and orient themselves to how function and form must adapt without gravity, participants will discover the unique challenges of designing for space.
Schedule and Class Descriptions
Happy Birthday, Space Works! The Space Works Maker Lab is turning 1! Help us celebrate with a hands-on STEM Open House!
Friday, May 15, 2026, from 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Space Works Maker Lab (located in the Museum's main lobby)
Join us in Space Works: A Maker’s Lab on Friday, May 15 for hands-on demos and an open house celebration of all things maker!
Stop into Space Works to see 3D print and design demonstrations, try coding one of our Ozobot mini-robots, and preview our Summer Circuits Day Camp activities!
Teen Maker Hour: Maker Mascots: Zero-G Edition
Get ready to design for space! In this hands-on maker lab, teens will explore how objects behave in a zero-g environment and discover why astronauts use special indicators to signal weightlessness. Using upcycled materials like cardboard, fabric, and hardware parts, students will learn basic sewing stitches and simple pattern-based design to create their own floating zero-g indicator. Part engineering challenge, part creative build, each project will become a unique “maker mascot” designed to inspire on Earth or in orbit.
Ages: 12+. Free*.
*Reservations are required for Teen Maker Hour, as seating is limited.
Fridays 1 – 2 p.m.
Saturdays 1 – 2 p.m.
