Halloween Members Night is returning on Friday, October 18. Bring the whole family for a spooky good time! Decorate a Trick-or-Treat bag with the Kohl’s Design It! Lab designers Trick-or-Treat throughout the exhibits thanks to Pick ‘n Save Screenprint your own spooky glow-in-the-dark poster Film your very own Halloween greeting card video (limited to the first 20 families; sign-up starts at 5pm outside the video studio) Underwater pumpkin carving in the Reiman Aquarium Dress up, share photos, and enter our…

Visit the Freshwater Sustainability Lab to learn about the tiny creatures that inhabit Lake Michigan, like algae and plankton. See how they are caught, search for them, and view them up close under a microscope. All Workshops are walk-up only. Pre-registration is unnecessary. Classes are limited to 20 people at a time. All ages are welcome, but adult supervision is required.  

Visit the Freshwater Sustainability Lab to learn about the tiny creatures that inhabit Lake Michigan, like algae and plankton. See how they are caught, search for them, and view them up close under a microscope. All Workshops are walk-up only. Pre-registration is unnecessary. Classes are limited to 20 people at a time. All ages are welcome, but adult supervision is required.  

Join the Education team in the THIRST Lab to celebrate the American Chemical Society’s National Chemistry Week! Check out why the Periodic Table of Elements is a big deal and discover the many different types of metals on it. See demonstrations with different metals in a family-friendly environment, including a calcium reaction that is truly explosive! All Workshops are walk-up only. Pre-registration is unnecessary. Classes are limited to 20 people at a time. All ages are welcome, but adult supervision…

Get those brains pumping as you attempt to break through various puzzles and riddles in our 30-minute breakout boxes! Can you solve these multimedia mysteries in time? All Workshops are walk-up only. Pre-registration is unnecessary. Classes are limited to 20 people at a time. All ages are welcome, but adult supervision is required.

Creeping, crawling, flying, and fantastic! Join Tony “The Bug Whisperer” and his Creepy-Crawly Zoo show just how cool the world of entomology really is. This show is perfect for young children as they’ll learn about the insects in our backyard, participate in Tony’s fun presentation, and experience bugs like never before! Tony's Creepy Crawly Zoo is sponsored by: American Science and Surplus Zoo Med Animal House Pets & Supplies

Get those brains pumping as you attempt to break through various puzzles and riddles in our 30-minute breakout boxes! Can you solve these multimedia mysteries in time? All Workshops are walk-up only. Pre-registration is unnecessary. Classes are limited to 20 people at a time. All ages are welcome, but adult supervision is required.

Join the Education team in the THIRST Lab to celebrate the American Chemical Society’s National Chemistry Week! Check out why the Periodic Table of Elements is a big deal and discover the many different types of metals on it. See demonstrations with different metals in a family-friendly environment, including a calcium reaction that is truly explosive! All Workshops are walk-up only. Pre-registration is unnecessary. Classes are limited to 20 people at a time. All ages are welcome, but adult supervision…

Get those brains pumping as you attempt to break through various puzzles and riddles in our 30-minute breakout boxes! Can you solve these multimedia mysteries in time? All Workshops are walk-up only. Pre-registration is unnecessary. Classes are limited to 20 people at a time. All ages are welcome, but adult supervision is required.

Get those brains pumping as you attempt to break through various puzzles and riddles in our 30-minute breakout boxes! Can you solve these multimedia mysteries in time? All Workshops are walk-up only. Pre-registration is unnecessary. Classes are limited to 20 people at a time. All ages are welcome, but adult supervision is required.

Do you have an idea for an invention and want to design it yourself? Computer aided design is a tool used for designing anything from LEGO Bricks to spy planes. Learn how to create and export 3D designs for your next project with this introductory tutorial using FreeCAD. All Workshops are walk-up only. Pre-registration is unnecessary. Classes are limited to 20 people at a time. All ages are welcome, but adult supervision is required.

Do you have an idea for an invention and want to design it yourself? Computer aided design is a tool used for designing anything from LEGO Bricks to spy planes. Learn how to create and export 3D designs for your next project with this introductory tutorial using FreeCAD. All Workshops are walk-up only. Pre-registration is unnecessary. Classes are limited to 20 people at a time. All ages are welcome, but adult supervision is required.

Do you have an idea for an invention and want to design it yourself? Computer aided design is a tool used for designing anything from LEGO Bricks to spy planes. Learn how to create and export 3D designs for your next project with this introductory tutorial using FreeCAD. All Workshops are walk-up only. Pre-registration is unnecessary. Classes are limited to 20 people at a time. All ages are welcome, but adult supervision is required.

It may be called Girls & STEM, but this day offers something for the whole family! Come ready to spark new interests, make real-life connections, and fight stereotypes and obstacles facing young girls and women in Milwaukee!  Featuring:  Astronautics – Participate in a hands-on activity that reinforces principles of flight.   MSOE – Learn about electricity, conductors, and insulators. Even learn how to use a lemon to power a light bulb!  Schlitz Audubon Nature Center – Visit with wildlife ambassadors including, snakes, turtles, and…

Do you like mini golf? You will love this weekend workshop where you get to control the ball! Explore how Sphero robots roll themselves around, learn how to program their movements, and put them to the test through our custom course. All Workshops are walk-up only. Pre-registration is unnecessary. Classes are limited to 20 people at a time. All ages are welcome, but adult supervision is required.

Creeping, crawling, flying, and fantastic! Join Tony “The Bug Whisperer” and his Creepy-Crawly Zoo show just how cool the world of entomology really is. This show is perfect for young children as they’ll learn about the insects in our backyard, participate in Tony’s fun presentation, and experience bugs like never before! Tony's Creepy Crawly Zoo is sponsored by: American Science and Surplus Zoo Med Animal House Pets & Supplies

Do you like mini golf? You will love this weekend workshop where you get to control the ball! Explore how Sphero robots roll themselves around, learn how to program their movements, and put them to the test through our custom course. All Workshops are walk-up only. Pre-registration is unnecessary. Classes are limited to 20 people at a time. All ages are welcome, but adult supervision is required.

Finally, a chance to play with your food! We will experiment with some of your favorite Thanksgiving foods to learn how butter and whipped cream are so similar, why cranberries float, and why yeast rises. Find out the answers to these questions and more as we examine the science behind your favorite holiday foods. This open lab will use food products that may contain: eggs, milk, soy, and wheat. You may come into contact with items handled in a facility…

Finally, a chance to play with your food! We will experiment with some of your favorite Thanksgiving foods to learn how butter and whipped cream are so similar, why cranberries float, and why yeast rises. Find out the answers to these questions and more as we examine the science behind your favorite holiday foods. This open lab will use food products that may contain: eggs, milk, soy, and wheat. You may come into contact with items handled in a facility…

10am-4pm Join us as we transform our promenade into a stunning and lively indoor market. Meet Milwaukee jewelry makers, artists, designers, and other skilled artisans. Shop one-of-a-kind, locally-made products including ceramics, women’s clothing, leather goods, candles, and more. Explore the market, have fun, meet amazing artists and artisans, shop, and support independent maker spirit in Milwaukee. The Market is free, but General Admission applies if visiting entire museum. Please note that Discovery World does not select the vendors for Milwaukee…

Frosty the Ornament, was a fizzing happy soul. “With some simple paint, some soda and vin, he’ll begin to fizz again.”  Create your own fizzy painted ornament to give as a gift or keep for yourself! All Workshops are walk-up only. Pre-registration is unnecessary. Classes are limited to 20 people at a time. All ages are welcome, but adult supervision is required. Please alert Educator to any allergies prior to class start time.

Do you love to learn about animals?  Experience the Reiman Aquarium like you never have with a guided tour led by Discovery World’s very own Freshwater Educator.  We will discuss the animals on display, learn about their habitats, and wrap up the tour with a special surprise! 30-Minute Guided Tour begins at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm All Workshops are walk-up only. Pre-registration is unnecessary. Classes are limited to 20 people at a time. All ages are welcome, but adult…