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Imagining the Future

A Kids’ Makerspace

About:

All ages are invited to play, create and tinker in the Sheldon’s new kids’ makerspace. This space is designed to support and nurture museum visitors across various disciplines, from the arts & humanities to the world of technology.

This “mini”-Makerspace fosters community connections and provides a platform for creativity and innovation. From painting fun 3D animal pets to woodworking your own pixel art, there are numerous opportunities for hands-on learning and creative expression.

This is a collaboration between the Middlebury College Makerspace and the Sheldon Museum to inspire kids, families and communities to engage, create, and connect. Funding generously provided by Middlebury’s Rotary Club, the Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation and the William F. Brooks, Jr. Endowed Fund for Education Initiatives.

Come imagine with us!

ADMISSION: 

Adult: $10.00
Senior: $5.00
Youth (18 and under): Free
Student with current ID: Free
Members: Free

What will you find in the Makerspace?

  • Marble Run

    What better ways to learn about physic than seeing it in action and creating your own paths on a wall marble run!

  • Stop Motion Animation

    Using Legos or clay, you can learn how to create story-driven animations!

  • 3D Printing

    Design and create your own figurines and creative tools using our Ultimaker Printer.

  • Rigamajig

    With no instructions or right-and-wrong answers, you are free to imagine what to make, and to figure out how to make it!

  • Sewing

    From simple patchwork to a home-scale sewing machine, you can get creative with needles, thread and fabric!

  • Architecture Design

    With cutting matts, chipboards, and glue guns and your own creative ideas, you can build out new architectural designs!

  • digital & Graphic design

    Digital & Graphic Design

    Combine your creativity with our fun and interactive digital and graphic design tools for fun with art and design!

Adult supervision is required at all times. Some stations, like our 3-D printers, may only be available during special Makerspace events. Please check our Events calendar!

Contact Us

Hours
Wednesday–Saturday
11am–4pm

Location
1 Park St, Middlebury, VT 05753

2nd floor of Judd-Harris House