Kohl’s

Design It! Lab

Build, create, and have fun together!

Bring the whole family to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab and make wonderfully creative projects that you can take home.

The Kohl’s Design It! Lab is fun for the whole family!

Projects can take anywhere from 5-45 minutes, and a Kohl’s Design It! Lab team member will guide you through the use of tools like hot glue guns, heat sealers, and vacuum-formers.

Each month the Kohl’s Design It! Lab staff develops a new theme and new projects, so be sure to visit often!

 

Enjoyed by All Ages
Included in ticket price
Technology Building

Join in the fun!

The Kohl’s Design It! Lab is open to the public on:

  • Fridays (October-May) from 10am-3:45pm with last seating for project creation at 3:15pm.
  • Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-4:45pm with last seating for project creation at 4:15pm.

FREE with general admission or Discovery World Membership!

The Kohl’s Design It ! Lab is located on the 2nd Floor of the Technology Building.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Join in the fun!

The Kohl’s Design It! Lab is open to the public on:

  • Fridays (October-May) from 10am-3:45pm with last seating for project creation at 3:15pm.
  • Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-4:45pm with last seating for project creation at 4:15pm.

FREE with general admission or Discovery World Membership!

The Kohl’s Design It ! Lab is located on the 2nd Floor of the Technology Building.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Projects Currently Available - June 2019: Rock & Roll Countdown

Now you can play your song on a mini Les Paul inspired guitars and sing it LOUD! Les Paul was born June 9, 1915, in Waukesha. He was a musician, inventor, and pioneer of the solid body guitar. He has a small exhibit here at Discovery World too!

You have a need to make more noise and the only thing that will fill that need is Mo! Rock! Maracas. Also known as Chac Chac, this musical instrument was even used for healing purposes.

Build a Harmonica made out of cardboard, a strip of tyvek, two staples, & some big foam lips. You are the most important part of this project! You will thoroughly enjoy this “free reed” wind instrument, also known as a mouth harp, and it is guaranteed to annoy your favorite sibling.

Jingle and jangle your way down the street and keep up with the drummers beat. Enjoy making your own musical member of the percussion family. Choose your own fabric, tighten it up, add some bells, add some ribbons and bling it out.

Discover the Upcycling Wall

Transform old magazines, egg cartons, ribbon, cardboard, yarn, bubble wrap, Popsicle sticks, and other interesting materials into whatever you can think of!

The Kohl’s Design It! Lab is open to all ages. Specific projects will be available for different age groups.

Kids Corner

Complete with highchairs, tiny tables and stools, markers and crayons, all sorts of building blocks, and pillows, the Kids Corner is the perfect place for active makers 5 and under.

Educators

We know that educators are always looking for ways to enhance their everyday curriculum. That’s where we can help!

The Kohl’s Design It! Lab offers exciting programming through either onsite interdisciplinary workshops offered as part of your field trip visit to Discovery World, or as the Kohl’s Design! Mobile lab –an onsite teaching lab that brings the learning experience to your classroom!

Both of these options will give your students a unique learning opportunity through these hands-on design experiences.

Learn more about the Kohl’s Design It! Lab for your school

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Simple Machine Shipyard

The Distant Mirror

Les Paul's House of Sound

Membership pays for itself in just two visits!

Membership is the best (and most cost-saving way) for your family to enjoy fun and learning throughout the year!

With all of our memberships you’ll receive free admission, program discounts, special member-only events, and more! Members also enjoy FREE access to the Kohl’s Design It! Lab every weekend of the year.

  • Free, Unlimited Daily Admission
  • Discounts on Programs
  • Advance Notice of Events and Programs
  • Special Member Only Events
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Getting Here

We are located on Milwaukee’s lakefront with easy access on and off of the expressway.

500 N Harbor Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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General Admission

Adults $20
Child (3-17) $16
Child 2 & Under $Free
Senior (60+) $16
College Student* $14
Military Active and Veterans* $14

*Valid ID Required.

Purchase tickets at Admissions. Prices are subject to change.

Hours

Opens today at 8 (after closing)9a
Mon-Fri 9a - 4p
Sat & Sun 10a - 5p

Getting Here

We are located on Milwaukee’s lakefront with easy access on and off of the expressway.

500 N Harbor Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Get Directions
Adults $20
Child (3-17) $16
Child 2 & Under $Free
Senior (60+) $16
College Student* $14
Military Active and Veterans* $14
Military* Active Duty & Veterans $14

*Valid ID Required.

Purchase tickets at Admissions. Prices are subject to change.

Hours

Opens today at 8 (after closing)9a
Mon-Fri 9a - 4p
Sat & Sun 10a - 5p