Make Of It What You Will
Here’s a place where the only thing you’re limited by is your imagination. Through a series of interactive, innovative and insightful workshops, participants can make science work for them in extraordinary ways – including coding a Mars Rover and creating their own fabric. Sign up to experience becoming a Maker now!
Important Notice
The Petrosains PlaySmarts in Johor Bahru, Kuantan, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching as well as the Petrosains Maker Studios in Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching will continue to CLOSE TEMPORARILY until further notice. This is following the latest announcement on the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) which began on 4 May 2020, and will be extended until 9 June 2020 as announce by the Prime Minister on 10 May 2020 to further mitigate the spread of COVID-19. We will assess the COVID-19 situation and shall provide further updates on the re-opening date of the Petrosains PlaySmarts and Maker Studios once the MCO period has officially ended.
We regret for any inconvenience caused due to this. We hope to be able to safely operate soon and look forward to welcoming visitors back to our premises.
Thank you.
Maker Studio, Kuala Lumpur
Petrosains, The Discovery Centre
| Month | Topic | Activity |
| February | Flying Machine | Mini show Find out how certain machines could fly! |
| On-going Demonstration Experience flying a quadcopter! |
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| Hands on Activity Get creative and build the best paper plane. |
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| March | New Energy | Mini show Discover arduino and IoT energy related projects that can be done at home. |
| On-going Demonstration Design your own name on a wind turbine blade using CAD software and watch the 3D printer print it for you. |
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| Hands on Activity Build a functional wind turbine by using building blocks, electronics and 3D printed materials. |
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| Note: All activities are subject to change without prior notice. | ||
Weekdays
9:30am – 4:00pm
Weekends and Public Holidays
9:30am – 5:00pm
For further enquiries, please contact either
M Hakimi Abd Manan
mohamadhakimi.abdma@petronas.com
03-2392 2452
Nurazman Jamali
nurazman.jamali@petronas.com
03-2392 2469
Maker Studio, Kota Kinabalu
Perpustakaan Negeri Sabah, Cawangan Tanjung Aru
• Seats are limited, therefore the workshop is on first-come-first-serve basis.
• Only participants with suitable age group will be allowed to join the workshop.
| January – March | |||
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| Monday – Sunday (9.00am – 7.00pm) |
MINISHOW | ||
| Bluetooth-controlled Car Control the movement of the car through the Bluetooth on your phone. |
Self-driving Car Experience a self-driving car that is capable of sensing its environment and move with little or no human input. |
Circuit Maze Complete the maze without triggering the buzzer. |
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| Arduino Marble Maze Figure out the route for the marble to get out of the maze. |
Makey-Makey Drum Take everyday objects and use Makey Makey to tap out a beat! |
Sumo Robot Find out all about the concept and regulations of the Robo Sumo challenge. |
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| Robo Mouse Learn about algorithms and coding with the help of a cute robo critter. |
Arduino Cyclone Reaction LED Do you think you’re fast enough? Try this reaction game to find out! |
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| Pre-registred | WORKSHOP | ||
| Introduction to Arduino Step into the coding world with this basic introductory workshop using Arduino UNO. |
Micro:bit Workshop Introduction to Micro:bit |
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| Monday – Sunday (9.00am – 6.00pm) |
ON-GOING WORKSHOPS | ||
| Bristlebot (Every Tuesday) Learn how to turn a toothbrush and DC motors into a small fun robot. |
Paper circuit (Every Wednesday) Let’s learn how to make pop up cards with flashing LED lights. |
Wireless Paper Cup Circuit (Every Thursay) Buils a simple electric circuit on on paper cups using conductive copper tape, LEDs and a coin-cell battery. |
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| DIY Buzz wire (Every Friday) Make your own Buzz Wire game while learning about simple circuit and electricity! |
LED Bug (Every Saturday) Learn about simple circuit by making your very own LED Bug! |
DIY Lantern (Every Sunday) Discover different ways to design your lantern. |
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Everyday
9:00am – 7:00pm
*Closed on Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Hari Raya Aidiladha and Hari Kaamatan.
For further enquiries, please contact either
Norhana Binti Hamim
Mohd Radziq Alias
Halyena Indan
maker.studiokk@petronas.com
088-277 266
Monday – Sunday : 9.00am – 7.00pm (Closed : 1.00pm – 2.00pm)
Public Holiday : Open (except Hari Raya Aidilfirti, Hari Raya Aidiladha, Hari Kaamatan)
Maker Studio, Kuching
Dewan Suarah Kuching
• Seats are limited, therefore the workshop is on first-come-first-serve basis.
• Only participants with suitable age group will be allowed to join the workshop.
| Date | Activity | ||
| Pi Day 14 March |
Pi Day Quiz Answer questions related to Pi Day and enjoy a yummy pie treat! |
Pi Puzzle Solve our Pi Puzzle in the fastest time and win cool prizes! |
Maths Jenga Put a math twist to the popular game Jenga! Test your math skills and solve equations to ensure the building-blocks doesn’t fall. |
| Pi Bracelet Have the Pi numbers on your wrist at all times by creating your very own Pi Bracelet. |
Maths Magic If you love board games and maths, then this the perfect game for you. Solve various math operations based on colour matching. The player with the highest score will win! |
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| Week Special 21 – 22 March |
Mini Wind Turbine (Renewable Energy) Harness the power of the wind and explore the innovation behind alternative renewable energy. |
Flying Teabag Let’s discover how to make a teabag fly! |
Colourful Flame Learn how the colour of flames can change as you burn different chemicals. |
| Enhanced Oil Recovery Learn all about the Enhanced Oil Recovery process by using household materials to imitate the gas injection method. |
Potato Chip Can Solar Oven Discover the importance of solar energy and make your very own solar oven by using a potato chip can! |
Bubbling Lava Find out the science behind those mesmerizing lava lamps. |
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| Greenhouse Gases: GummyJelly Construct molecules of greenhouse gases such as Ozone, Water Vapour and Carbon Dioxide and find out more about global warming. |
Fabulous Fizzles Learn how to make a fizzy bath bomb reaction and the science behind it. |
Airmazing Cooler Find out how air coolers work and learn to DIY your own using household items. |
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| Thermal Powered Flower Harness the air to spin a paper flower and explore the concept of thermal air current. |
Natural Gas Quiz Win prizes by answering a series of questions related to Natural Gas. |
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| Note: All activities are subject to change without prior notice. | |||
Maker Studio, Johor Bahru
Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Johor
• Seats are limited, therefore the workshop is on first-come-first-serve basis.
• Only participants with suitable age group will be allowed to join the workshop.
| Month | Topic | Activity |
| February – March | STEM Hands-on Experience | E-Block Hands-on learning system of electronic building blocks that allows visitors of all ages to create with technology. |
| Da Vinci Bridge Make a self supporting bridge with no mechanical fasteners or adhesives based on one of Leonardo Da Vinci’s designs. |
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| DIY Electric Activities Test your creativity by making a simple electrical project using given materials. |
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| Week Special | ||
| 21 March – 11.00am | Gas Advocacy | CO2 Detective Put your detective hats on and explore the physical properties of carbon dioxide. |
| 21 March – 2.30pm | The Making of Bubble Solution Make and mix solutions to create bubbles! |
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| 22 March – 2.00pm | DIY Aquarium Air Bubble Learn about 3D printing and how it can help to visualize your idea. |
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| Note: All activities are subject to change without prior notice. | ||
Weekdays
9:30am – 5:00pm
Weekends and Public Holidays
9:30am – 5:00pm
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