STEAM Sunday: Squishy Circuits
Get hands-on with science, engineering, and creativity during this month's STEAM Sunday!
When and Where
Date and Time
Sunday, Aug 16, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Address
New York State Museum,
222 Madison Avenue
Albany/Capital Region,
NY
12230
Cost
FREE ADMISSION
About this event
Get hands-on with science, engineering, and creativity during this month's STEAM Sunday! Using conductive and insulating dough, LED lights, and battery packs, you'll discover how electrical circuits work while building your own illuminated creations. Design an airplane to celebrate National Aviation Day, construct a glowing sandcastle for National Sandcastle Day, or let your imagination soar with dinosaurs, museum-inspired creatures, robots, and more. Perfect for curious minds of all ages!
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