Maker Challenge: Cardboard Race Track

Get ready to design, build, and test your own elaborate race track using cardboard and simple tools! Channel your inner engineer to create loops, ramps, and curves that send a toy car zooming through your custom course. Experiment with gravity, friction, and momentum as you problem-solve and reimagine your track design. Whether you're aiming for the fastest time or the most creative layout, this activity is all about innovation, iteration, and fun! On your mark, get set, go!

This challenge will be held during the following dates in June:

• June 27: 10 a.m.– noon and 3:30–8 p.m.
• June 28: 10 a.m.– noon and 3:30–5 p.m.
• June 30: 10 a.m.– noon and 3:30–5 p.m.

About Maker Challenges

Stop by The Forge anytime during Maker Challenge hours. No registration is required and you can stay for 15 minutes or the full 2 hours!

Maker Challenges are included with Science Museum admission and are designed for learners of all ages. Use your creativity and critical thinking skills to build solutions to fun challenges! New and different challenges happen each month.

Advance registration is not required, but space is limited to 25 participants at a time. All participants must be at least 8 years or older. Participants under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Check our daily schedule for Maker Challenges occurring during your visit.