Kirby Science Discovery Center

Let’s Build

4th Floor | Opening Oct. 17

Grab your hard hat and let’s get building! Let’s Build is a new hands-on exhibit where kids ages 2–8 can try big ideas, tackle building challenges and discover what they can create together. Made possible by the Home Builders Association of the Sioux Empire and the Home Builders Care Foundation.

Build. Design. Discover.

There’s more to building than hammers and nails.

In Let’s Build, kids can get hands-on as they experiment, create and solve problems inspired by the world of residential construction. Through play, they’ll discover the skills, creativity and teamwork that go into turning an idea into something real.

Whether they love working with their hands, figuring out how things work or dreaming up something completely new, there’s a place for every kind of builder.


More Than Play

Today’s curiosity could inspire tomorrows career.

Behind every home is a team of people with different talents, skills and ideas. Let’s Build introduces families to some of the many careers that help bring a home to life:

Carpentry + Construction
Turn plans into something you can see, touch and use.

Electrical
Bring power and technology to the places where we live.

Plumbing
Build the systems that keep water moving safely through a home.

HVAC
Use tools and technology to keep homes comfortable and energy efficient.

Interior Design
Bring creativity, function and materials together to complete a space.

Landscaping
Create beautiful, functional spaces beyond the walls of a home.


There’s More Than One Way to Build Your Future

A career in the building industry doesn’t follow just one path. Opportunities can begin through technical education, apprenticeships, on-the-job training, college programs or by going directly into the workforce.

These careers can lead to opportunities for growth, leadership, entrepreneurship and even business ownership.


Building the Future Together

Let’s Build is made possible by the Home Builders Association of the Sioux Empire and the Home Builders Care Foundation, introducing young builders to a world of possibilities and connecting families with information about careers, education, training and scholarships in the building industry.


Ready to Build?

Experience Let’s Build inside the Kirby Science Discovery Center at the Washington Pavilion.

Opening October 17, 2026

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