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The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation invites children between the ages of six and 12 to create, collaborate, explore, test, experiment, and invent. Activities for children and families incorporate traditional science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with art, history, and creativity. Spark!Lab activities communicate that invention is a process, rather than a singl
04/25/2025
🚨 Calling all DC-area teens! 🎨💡🎧
Are you curious, creative, and ready to make a difference? Join the Spark!Lab Teen Innovators Program at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History this summer!
✅ Hands-on invention & design
✅ Behind-the-scenes museum experience
✅ $2,300 stipend 💵
✅ Open to teens ages 15–17 in the DMV area
✅ No experience needed — just bring your ideas!
Spend 7 weeks working on real projects, collaborating with other inventive teens, and gaining skills that last a lifetime.
📅 Apply by May 9
🔗 https://invention.si.edu/sparklab-teen-innovators-program
Tag a teen who needs to see this! 🔁
11/22/2023
Happy Thanksgiving! Our Draper Spark!Lab will be open on Thursday, Nov. 23 from 11am - 2pm 🦃
Innovating to Avoid Turkey Trauma About 30 million turkeys are sold each year with built-in pop-up timers designed to tell cooks when the bird has reached that magic temperature. Here's the story behind the pop-up timer's inventor.
Our Draper Spark!Lab located in the National Museum of American History is hiring. Applications will be accepted until July 21 - don't wait, apply now!
Smithsonian Institution Career Opportunity: Part-time Museum Program Assistant (Spark!Lab Facilitator) Part-time Museum Program Assistant (Spark!Lab Facilitator), Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation, Smithsonian’s National Museum of American HistoryThe Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation (Lemelson Center) at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American...
04/10/2023
Amy Prieto invents green rechargeable batteries. Sunil Cherian invents ways to make electric power grids more sustainable. Both inventors have chosen Fort Collins, Colorado, as their place of invention. Check out this The Smithsonian's Lemelson Center virtual event on April 12 to find out why!
Interested in the topic of renewable energy? Don’t miss the next virtual Innovative Lives program on Wednesday, April 12, featuring Amy Prieto and Sunil Cherian. Registration is free but required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/539574861937
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National Museum Of American History Smithsonian Institution
Washington D.C., DC
Opening Hours
| Wednesday | 11am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 4pm |
| Friday | 11am - 4pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 4pm |
