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Paper Circuits 17 Jul 2013 | 12:01 am
Make simple or complex electrical circuits on a flat piece of paper! Using copper tape and surface-mount LEDs allows you to make a fully functional circuit on a flat surface, like a piece of paper. Y...
Dimensions of Learning 2 Jun 2013 | 04:13 am
Dimensions of Learning Engagement Indicators Descriptors Spending time in Tinkering activities Learners: play, envision, make, explore materials, try something over…
We’re open! 17 Apr 2013 | 06:00 pm
The Tinkering Studio opened its doors, along with the rest of the Exploratorium, on April 17, 2013! After three years…
Painting with light at One The Move 6 Mar 2013 | 02:16 am
Thank you for playing with us On The Move! Below you will find a slideshow of all the Light Painting…
Paul Tatter 1 Oct 2012 | 10:41 pm
Paul Tatter grew up in a dairy-farming town. His parents were Czech immigrants. He had jobs shoveling snow, delivering newspapers,…
We’re moving! 25 Sep 2012 | 05:38 am
If you haven’t heard, the Exploratorium is moving to Piers 15 and 17 in a few short months. That means…
Jie Qi 23 Aug 2012 | 04:47 am
Jie loves to make things that blend paper craft and personal expression with programming and electronics — like pop-up books…
Tapigami 21 Aug 2012 | 03:45 am
We are thrilled to announce that Tapigami artist Danny Scheible will be with us in the Tinkering Studio from August…
Danny Scheible 21 Aug 2012 | 03:22 am
First attracted to masking tape because of its versatile, accessible, and malleable nature, Danny Scheible used the unlikely material to…
Open MAKE: Trash 22 Apr 2012 | 09:27 am
A collaboration between the Exploratorium, MAKE Magazine, and Pixar Animation Studios, Open MAKE is a monthly program highlighting the tools, techniques, and ingenuity of local Makers. Visitors are in...