Did you know that Braille, popsicles, and even earmuffs were invented by children? But you don’t need to open a history book to learn about amazing kid inventors—just stop by the Museum’s Chevron Maker Annex. This engineering hub gives children access to tools ranging from high-tech 3D printers to old-school glue guns.
This summer, the Chevron Maker Annex presented its annual ideaMAKE workshops. During these multi-day sessions, children designed and created their own projects as they learned about woodworking, electrical circuitry, and computer-aided design. Projects included a light-up wand with a leather holster, LED lamps, ping-pong paddles, and a giant dart game.
Many children returned for two or even three ideaMAKE workshop series, completing several designs.
A mother with three participating children shared, “Each day, [the CMH educators] went above and beyond to help, encourage, and motivate each child in the class. From procuring all the necessary materials, to voicing helpful and thoughtful suggestions, [educators] Christi and Jared made sure each child had a successful and positive experience. My children looked forward to the workshop every day, and they are beyond proud of their completed projects.”
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Aug 1, 2025
Did you know that Braille, popsicles, and even earmuffs were invented by children? But you don’t need to open a history book to learn about amazing kid inventors—just stop by the Museum’s Chevron Maker Annex. This engineering hub gives children access to tools ranging from high-tech 3D printers to old-school glue guns.
This summer, the Chevron Maker Annex presented its annual ideaMAKE workshops. During these multi-day sessions, children designed and created their own projects as they learned about woodworking, electrical circuitry, and computer-aided design. Projects included a light-up wand with a leather holster, LED lamps, ping-pong paddles, and a giant dart game.
Many children returned for two or even three ideaMAKE workshop series, completing several designs.
A mother with three participating children shared, “Each day, [the CMH educators] went above and beyond to help, encourage, and motivate each child in the class. From procuring all the necessary materials, to voicing helpful and thoughtful suggestions, [educators] Christi and Jared made sure each child had a successful and positive experience. My children looked forward to the workshop every day, and they are beyond proud of their completed projects.”
