mlabPASS: youth

What is mlabPASS?

MlabPASS provides students in grades 6 – 8 in Pittsburgh a year of visits and special events at MuseumLab’s state-of-the-art facilities for cutting-edge experiences in art, making and tech.

MuseumLab educators and mentors, many who are working artists and performers, offer an enriching, creative and safe place for your child to explore.

Experiences include:

• Exploring new arts and making skills
• Working with artists, makers and educators to explore hands-on creative projects
• Learning design thinking, budgeting, financial literacy, entrepreneurship
• Fostering interpersonal skills

Cost:

$95 per year
Includes most supplies, materials and access to tools

*To inquire about needs-based scholarships, please contact Danielle Linzer at dlinzer@pittsburghkids.org.

Summer Schedule:

Reserve a Spot for a Weekend Workshop

Beginning on June 7, MuseumLab will operate on a revised schedule and ticketing structure.  It will be open on Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 am – 4:15 pm for timed admission to ages 9+ only.

Spots can be reserved at 10:30 am, Noon, 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm and each session will feature a hands-on workshop and access to Gymlacium, our three-story interactive sculpture for climbing and exploring. 

Timed admission is FREE for MLabPASS holders! Just reserve your spot in person at the Children’s Museum admissions desk.  Space is limited.

Pizza+ Evenings

For 6^th-8^th graders (or equivalent ages) only

We offer several summer dates for a parent-free workshop on a maker subject and pizza party at MuseumLab.

Each Pizza+ Evening is 4:00 – 7:00 pm:

• June 26:  Wire Wearables
• July 10:   Phone Photography
• July 31:   Clothing Upcycling
• Aug 14:   Mini Mosaics
• Aug 28:  Woodburning & Laser Engraving

Tickets:

mlabPASS holders – FREE
All other guests – $10

School Year Schedule:

Includes:

In-Depth Workshops focusing on one art or making subject such as fiber arts, metalworking or photography

Drop-in Open Studio Time when you can explore your own hands-on creative experiences in a relaxed setting

Quarterly Youth Nights, festive art and making events for a large number of youth are offered four times a year.

Three simple steps to get mlabPASS for your child!

1. 1. Buy Online or in-person at MuseumLab
   2. Complete a Youth & Parent application form
      The Application form will be included in the confirmation email you receive upon purchase. You may submit your form at the orientation session you attend.
   3. Attend the Orientation Session
      New members and parents will have an Orientation Session at the start of each new session.

For more information about mlabPASS, please contact slarue@pittsburghkids.org.