Join us all month long as we celebrate Black History Month at KID Museum with free DIY maker activities.
maker playground
explore. imagine. create.
Black History Month
monument construction
all ages
Build a model of your monument using cardboard or other materials.
GET MAKING
the story of you
all ages
Using your imagination and creativity, tell the story of you and how your environment, lifestyle and background help shape who you are.
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featured maker: faith ringgold
all ages
Get to know the work of Black artist Faith Ringgold
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game on!
K - 3rd grade
Learn about the “father of modern gaming” Jerry Lawson, then learn to code your own video game using Scratch.
GET MAKING
hip-hop homage
6th grade+
Explore the origins of hip-hop and learn some of the techniques used by hip hop artists to create music.
GET MAKING
innovative inventors
3rd grade+
Get inspired by Dasia Taylor and the way she started revolutionizing medicine at the age of 17.
GET MAKING
Grab a friend or family member, or come play on your own!
Maker Playground projects are geared for elementary through middle school kids and rotate each month,
be sure to visit us again to see what’s new.
Explore the archives!
Check out Maker Playground projects from previous months and discover even more DIY activities.
EXPLORE
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