Nathan Polizzi, 11 (from left), Joaquin Montero, 12, and Meridith Polizzi, 13, work in the Tinkering Lab at the Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier. | Al Podgorski~Sun-Times Media
Alexander Ouyang, 2, works in the Early Learning Nook that features interactive wall panels and found objects in the Tinkering Lab at the Chicago Children's Museum. | Al Podgorski~Sun-Times Media
Six-year-old Ishmael Montero hammers a nail into a wood project in the new Tinkering Lab. | Al Podgorski~Sun-Times Media
In the new Tinkering Lab at the Chicago Children's Museum, tables and tools and various craft items are available for kids to work with. | Al Podgorski~Sun-Times Media
Inspired by the nationwide do-it-yourself maker movement, the Chicago Children’s Museum opened a new permanent exhibit Feb. 5: “Tinkering Lab.” Designed as an open studio outfitted with real tools, material and open work space, “Tinkering Lab” invites visitors to ask questions, play around with their …
