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About the Spark!Lab Network

The Spark!Lab Network brings hands-on invention learning to the nation—and beyond.

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Holland Museum Joins Spark!Lab National Network

Spark!Lab opens in a Michigan town with a rich history of invention.

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The Spark!Lab National Network Comes to Washington

Network members discussed challenges, brainstormed new ideas, and, of course, networked!

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Spark!Lab + Detroit = Innovation

We opened our fifth Spark!Lab National Network location at the Michigan Science Center

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Lemelson Center Joins the Spark!Lab National Network

Draper Spark!Lab is now open for business at the National Museum of American History!

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The Growing Spark!Lab National Network

As we expand the Spark!Lab National Network to Alaska, artist Sara Tabbert provides some perspective on creativity in the state.

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Invention in Alaska

Our next Spark!Lab partner is shedding light on invention in Alaska—even though they only get a few hours of daylight in the winter.

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Spark!Lab National Network Established

The success of Spark!Lab led the Lemelson Center to establish the Spark!Lab National Network, an active community of museum professionals who foster inventive creativity in families in their own neighborhoods.

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An Arsenal of Ideas

I made my first trip to Ukraine in October 2011. Three years later, I am marveling at the transformation of Art Arsenal.

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Grand Opening: Spark!Lab at Science City

On August 5th, we celebrated the grand opening of another Spark!Lab National Network site.

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Setting Up Spark!Lab India

For the past year, the Lemelson Center has been working with partners in India to establish a Spark!Lab in Gurgaon, a city about 30 minutes from Delhi.

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Visiting Spark!Lab in Reno

The Spark!Lab team recently traveled to Reno to visit our National Network partners at the Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum. Here’s a little bit more about our adventure!

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Creating the Spark!Lab National Network

Shortly after the Lemelson Center opened Spark!Lab at the National Museum of American History in November 2008, we started receiving inquiries from museums, libraries, community centers, and individuals from across the country.

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Igniting a Spark in the High Desert of Nevada—Sounds Dangerous, Right?

Our Spark!Lab partners in Reno, NV, are sparking their community's interest in innovation and helping to change the cultural landscape in Northern Nevada.

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Sourcing Materials in Kyiv

While in Ukraine setting up Spark!Lab, we went shopping for supplies and got to really explore Kyiv.

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Dispatch from Kyiv

One of our favorite parts about working in Ukraine has been the enthusiasm of our volunteers.