The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology

10/23/2026

🪄 Wizards & Muggles, TONIGHT is your night! The castle gates are opening at The Works for an evening where science meets magic! 🧙‍♂️✨ Grab your robes, dust off your wands, and get ready for a spellbinding adventure!

Here's your magical class schedule:

🪄 Ongoing – Wand Making
🌿 Ongoing – Herbology
🌌 5 PM – Planetarium Film
🔥 6 PM – Glassblowing Demonstration
🧪 6:30 PM – Potions Demo & Take-Home Activity
🌟 7 PM – Live Planetarium Show
🏰 7:30 PM – School's Out!

✨ Wizarding World of The Works
📅 TONIGHT, October 23 | 4:30–7:30 PM
🎟️ Included with museum admission | FREE for members!

No Hogwarts letter required—just bring your curiosity and a little imagination!

Mischief managed? Not quite yet! ⚡

10/22/2026

🦇🎨 We’re going batty at Creative Corner on Tues, Oct 27! Join us for some spooky-cute creativity as we make our own little bat friends! Kids will use coffee filters to create fluttery wings, a clothespin for the body, and plenty of imagination to decorate and customize their bats. ✨

Will your bat be silly, spooky, colorful, or cute? Every bat will be one of a kind!
Creative Corner is included with museum admission and FREE for members.

10/20/2026

"Why do I support The Works? Pride of Place! I grew up in Newark, Ohio and consider it a remarkable town. It needs this showplace of it's rich history, evolving businesses and artistic endeavors. Local students benefit from the science emphasis, the SciDome presentations and the options to build, experiment and create. All citizens are enthralled by the glass masters, the art exhibits and the courtyard celebrations. Weaving history, art and technology into an exciting, fun adventure is a process I happily promote and heartily support."
— Joe Sinsabaugh

Thank you, Joe, for sharing your thoughts about The Works!

We're sharing messages from some of our supporters about why they choose to give to The Works and what our museum means to them. Their stories are a reminder that every gift, no matter the size, helps us inspire creativity and wonder through extraordinary experiences.

Consider giving to The Works Annual Fund today to support our mission!
✨ Expand possibilities. Spark bright futures. Make an impact.

Visit our website and click DONATE for details!

10/19/2026

Our Assistant Executive Director Dr. Meghan Federer was featured in the Newark Advocate's Aces of Trades series!

"Our educational mission and focus on providing experiences that inspire the next generation of learners is what started me down this path.” -Meghan

👀 Check it out here: https://www.newarkadvocate.com/story/news/local/aces-of-trades/2026/10/19/meghan-federer-leads-the-works-museum-in-ohio-aces-of-trades/92123710007/

10/18/2026

New! TWO more Stained Glass Workshops!
Our last Stained Glass Workshop filled up so quickly that we're adding two new dates to give more of you a chance to experience this beautiful art form! ❤️

Join our glass artist for a hands-on introduction to stained glass, where you'll learn to cut glass, use soldering tools, and create your very own 5" x 5" stained glass masterpiece! No experience necessary!

🍂 Saturday, November 14 | Fall Designs
Create a pumpkin, ghost, witch, or another autumn-inspired design!

❄️ Saturday, December 12 | Winter & Holiday Designs
Make a snowman, snowflake, tree, or another festive creation!

⏰ Noon–4 PM (4-hour session)
👤 Ages 18+
💲 $85 / $75 for Members

✨ Spots filled fast last time, so don't wait to grab yours!

👉 Register by visiting our website and clicking on Events

10/17/2026

🍂🍁 Why do leaves change color in the fall? Little scientists can find out at Curious Kids on Friday, October 23 at 10:30 AM!

We’ll take a closer look at leaves and explore the colors, shapes, and science of this favorite sign of fall. 🔍🌳

Curious Kids is included with museum admission and FREE for members.

10/16/2026

🎃👾 Make a Monster… Out of Glass! Looking for something creative to do at The Works tomorrow? Stop by our Open Studio: Glass Fusing Workshop on Saturday, October 17, anytime between Noon and 3 PM!

Our featured project is Creature Feature—design your own silly or spooky glass monster! Or get creative with a fall-inspired design, or whatever your imagination dreams up.

This is a drop-in program for museum visitors, so swing by and create something colorful! 🔥We'll fire your creation in our kiln, and your finished masterpiece will be ready for pickup the following week.

📅 Saturday, October 17 | Noon–3 PM
👧 Ages 6+💲 Projects start at $25 ($15 for members) | Themed projects are $35 ($25 for members)
🎨 Drop in anytime during the workshop! Registration recommended. Visit our website and click on Events to register.

Design your own fused-glass art using small pieces of colorful glass. Your final piece will be placed in our super-heated kiln, then cooled slowly and ready for pick up...