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The Works Museum Inspiration Station
Volunteer Appreciation Week: Becca Stearns
During Volunteer Appreciation Week, we are proud to recognize the volunteers who help make engineering feel welcoming, creative, and accessible to every visitor at The Works Museum.
Volunteer Appreciation Week: Linda Valentine
During Volunteer Appreciation Week, we are proud to recognize the volunteers who help make engineering feel welcoming, creative, and accessible to every visitor at The Works Museum.
STEM Day at the Capitol
On April 15, 2026, we had the opportunity to join partners from across the state at STEM Day at the Capitol, sharing the power of hands-on, career-connected learning with legislators, industry representatives, educators, and community members.
Volunteer Appreciation Week: Sterling Berg
During Volunteer Appreciation Week, we are proud to recognize the volunteers who help make engineering feel welcoming, creative, and accessible to every visitor at The Works Museum.
Build It Expo at The Works Museum
The Works Museum hosted the first-ever Build It Expo family event on Saturday, April 11, 2026 - and what an exciting day it was! The event welcomed more than 380 visitors, alongside 49 of our amazing volunteers. Professionals from construction fields and the skilled trades led hands-on activities and demonstrations that inspired kids to explore new ideas and imagine future career pathways.
What to Expect at Build It Expo
Something exciting is happening at The Works Museum this weekend! Families are invited to join us for our first-ever Build It Expo on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This brand-new event celebrates the people, tools, and ideas that help create the places where we live, work, and play.
Tech Fest 2026
Our 22nd annual Tech Fest family event was an amazing day at The Works Museum. It was wonderful to see so many families spending time together building, testing ideas, and trying something new.
Engineer a Valentine at The Works Museum
Engineer a Valentine at the museum on 2/14 and 2/15, 2026.
Pop-up Engineering Guest: PhD Student, Kendra Kreienbrink
This winter, museum visitors enjoyed many opportunities to participate in Pop-Up Engineering—a variety of guided STEM activities facilitated by our amazing volunteers on the museum floor. This past month, we welcomed a special guest, Kendra Kreinbrink.
Grandparents Day Workshop at The Works Museum
There’s something extra special about learning side by side with a grandparent. This winter, The Works Museum is excited to introduce a brand-new experience designed just for that: Grandparents Day, a hands-on engineering and design workshop for kids and their grandparents to enjoy together.
Creating opportunities for kids to themselves in STEM with Jazmine Darden
2025 Marks 30 Years of The Works Museum
Inspiring tomorrow’s engineers and scientists with Stephan Schaefbauer
2025 Marks 30 Years of The Works Museum

