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Hands-On Experience on How Things Work at Tinkerfest! This Saturday!

By Kyle Van Osdol September 27, 2023
A logo for an event put on by Science Museum Oklahoma, Tinkerfest.

Colorful Tinkerfest logo with each letter creatively designed using tools and mechanical parts, representing hands-on science and engineering activities.

Tinkerfest is a daylong celebration of curiosity and creativity that encompass the entire museum and grounds, stretching from the museum’s parking lot to its gardens. Tinkerfest will include more than 75 hands-on interactive activities such as disassembling cars, foil and recycled materials sculpting, ukulele playing, botball challenges, wood turning, robotics, and more! There are tons of activities to enjoy in addition to the museum’s permanent exhibits! Tinkering is the perfect way to introduce children to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) with hands-on activities that will engage their imaginations and inspire creativity.
All of the museum’s permanent exhibits, Science Live! and the Kirkpatrick Planetarium will be available during Tinkerfest. Upon arrival, Tinkerfest guests must check in at the museum’s box office to receive a wristband that will grant access to the museum and all Tinkerfest activities. For faster check-in, go to the Tinkerfest page on the Science Museum Oklahoma website at www.smo.org/tinkerfest to get free online tickets that can be downloaded to a smartphone.

Tinkerfest activities will conclude at 4 p.m. and the museum will remain open until 6 p.m.get online free tickets and download them to your phone.