The new Make It space at the Creative Discovery Museum.
Creative Discovery Museum is joining the Maker Movement sweeping the nation with the installation of a new Make It space.
Make It is an area located within the Museum’s Inventors’ Clubhouse gallery designed to help children learn and explore the skills and tools that help makers turn their ideas into reality.
Outfitted with a variety of tools from hammers and saws to sewing machines, Make It gives children an opportunity to create a guided project or design and make something of their own. Some of the guided projects offered in Make It include woodworking, sewing, construction, electronics and upcycling. Pre-programmed, magnetic blocks that make assembling a robot simple are also located in the space.
“Children are natural makers, which means Make It is the perfect Museum exhibit,” said Karen Dewhirst, science manager at Creative Discovery Museum. “It is inspiring to see what kids create with the right tools, a little instruction and some guidance from our excellent staff.”
Much of Make It is dedicated to guests aged five and up, but there is also a space equipped with age appropriate tools and materials at a special workbench for Young Makers, aged 3-4. The space is supervised by a trained staff member at all times to ensure a safe and quality experience for each guest.
Activities in Make It change out on a regular basis so that there is always something new to learn and experience.
The Museum will also be taking their Make It projects mobile during the Chattanooga Mini Maker Faire on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the First Tennessee Pavilion.
Make It is not recommended for children under the age of three since the space contains small objects that might become a choke hazard.
For more information, call 756-2738 or visit the Museum website at www.cdmfun.org.