In PlayLab, young participants become sound scientists as they create simple DIY instruments like shakers and “sound sandwiches” using everyday materials.
Through play and experimentation, kids explore ideas like vibration, rhythm, and volume while turning ordinary materials into instruments they can use right away.
Designed for ages 5-9, DIY Sound Factory is all about curiosity, creativity, and discovering how music can be made from almost anything.
About PlayLab
PlayLab is a hands-on sound playground where young visitors can discover how music works. With interactive stations that feature strings, wind, percussion, and electronic instruments, kids experiment with the building blocks of sound—pitch, volume, timbre, and vibration. Pluck a string, strike a drum, blow into an organ, or shape sound on a synth to hear how instruments create their unique voices. Designed for curiosity and creativity, PlayLab encourages visitors to listen closely, explore freely, and learn how musicians turn sound into music.
PlayLab is made possible with support from the Alberta Museums Association and the Radomski Foundation.
