• program
open lab
The Open Lab is our museum for creativity. Drop in anytime during scheduled hours, no reservation needed. Kids explore hands-on stations at their own pace in an environment designed for creativity and discovery.
open to all children and families
optional drop-off available for children ages 8 and up
• experience
our stations
build
bring ideas to life
engineer
make things work
invent
try something new
explore
play to learn
create
make something meaningful
discover
take a closer look
• schedule
our hours
weekends
saturday and sunday
12:00pm – 7:00pm
• pricing
our plans
family open lab
one admission for the entire family
day pass
$15/family
• all ages welcome
• parents stay
kids open lab
admission is per child
day pass
$20/child
• ages 8 and up
• parents must remain within North County Mall
one admission for the entire family
• details
frequently asked questions
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Learning Lab is our structured learning program with guided projects and a consistent community of learners.
Open Lab is our drop-in creative experience where children and families can explore, build, and create whenever we're open.
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Families can choose between two ways to attend. During Family Open Lab, parents stay with their children. During Kids Open Lab, children ages 8 and up may attend independently under staff supervision while parents remain within North County Mall.
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Kids are free to move between stations and spend as much time as they'd like exploring what interests them. There are no rotations or required activities.
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Your day pass gives you full access to Open Lab, so you're welcome to arrive anytime during open hours and stay as long as you'd like.