{"id":14053,"date":"2022-03-29T10:48:05","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T14:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/?post_type=exhibit&#038;p=14053"},"modified":"2023-01-25T15:22:21","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T20:22:21","slug":"play-lab","status":"publish","type":"exhibit","link":"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/exhibit\/play-lab\/","title":{"rendered":"Play Lab"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Play-Lab-exterior-1024x498.jpg\" alt=\"Play Lab exterior\" class=\"wp-image-14113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Play-Lab-exterior-1024x498.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Play-Lab-exterior-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Play-Lab-exterior-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Play-Lab-exterior.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Invent, construct, and create in The Strong\u2019s 800-square-foot <em>Play Lab<\/em> on the museum\u2019s first floor (near the <em>Field of Play<\/em> exhibit). Unlock the educational power of play and enter a playful maker space with daily programming based around monthly themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every month be introduced to a new topic of inquiry such as printmaking, sound, and circuitry. Gain scaffolding assistance from museum staff and guest creators. Experiment with related tools and equipment such as looms, saws, and Oculus. Take time to create, engage with others, and reflect. Additional programs focus on game and toy development, LEGO bricks, sound, printmaking, messy play, painting, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Play-Lab2-web-1024x498.jpg\" alt=\"Play Lab interior\" class=\"wp-image-14115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Play-Lab2-web-1024x498.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Play-Lab2-web-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Play-Lab2-web-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/app\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Play-Lab2-web.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museumofplay.org\/visit\/accessibility\/visiting-the-play-lab\/\">Play Lab&#8217;s social story<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Invent, construct, and create in The Strong\u2019s 800-square-foot Play Lab on the museum\u2019s first floor (near the Field of Play exhibit). 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