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Courtesy of the ExpERIEnce Children\u2019s Museum<\/p>\n
The expERIEnce Children\u2019s Museum is preparing to open its newest traveling exhibit, Bike Lab, on June 3.<\/p>\n
Designed to encourage hands-on exploration, Bike Lab invites children and families to discover how bicycles move, how simple machines work, and how creativity and problem-solving connect to engineering and play.<\/p>\n
Created in partnership with Gannon University\u2019s MakerSpace, the exhibit turns STEAM-based learning into an interactive experience where visitors can build, test, experiment, and create together.<\/p>\n
Bike Lab features several interactive stations, including a Bike Path riding area, a PVC Bike Build Station, a \u201cWhy Are Wheels Round?\u201d testing station, a Bike Part Music Station, and a wall-mounted magnetic gear activity that allows children to explore motion and mechanics.<\/p>\n
The exhibit introduces children to concepts in engineering, physics, problem-solving, and design thinking through hands-on activities. Guests can test how wheel shapes affect movement, explore cause and effect through gears, build bike-inspired creations, and discover how everyday objects can become musical instruments and machines.<\/p>\n
Museum officials say the partnership with Gannon University\u2019s MakerSpace highlights the value of community collaboration in creating educational opportunities for local families.<\/p>\n
As part of the museum\u2019s rotating traveling exhibit program, Bike Lab is intended to provide new learning opportunities and encourage repeat visits throughout the year.<\/p>\n