Thank you to the more than 8,500 visitors who joined us on Saturday, Feb 24th for MagLab Open House 2024!
If you missed our 2024 Open House event, please check back later in the year to learn more about our next MagLab Open House in 2025 (on the last Saturday in February -- Feb 22, 2025).
In 2024, we turned the lab into a Science ToyLand with special activities inspired by all of your toy box favorites- from classic building and spinning toys to iconic characters and modern favorites. Come channel your inner child as you explore the science of toys and the creative fun that comes from play!
When: Open House 2024 has ended, but we will be back on the last Saturday in February 2025.
Where: National MagLab Headquarters Location - 1800 E. Paul Dirac Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32310 - View Google Map
Admission: FREE!
Come see classic MagLab Open House demonstrations like our Quarter Shrinker, Potato Launcher, Cryo Flowers, and Einstein's Ice Cream.
2024 Community Partners
Our 2024 Open House will feature activities from STEM organizations across the area, including Tallahassee Scientific Society, MoLab, WFSU, Leroy Collins Leon County Public Library, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, National Parks Service, LeMoyne Arts, Sea-to-See, Tallahassee Astronomical Society, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, Gulf Specimen Marine Lab, FSU Coastal Marine Lab, ReThink Energy Florida, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and Florida Center for Interactive Media.
2024 Food Trucks
Stay fueled with these delicious food offerings available during Open House: Astronomical Italian Ice, Fired Up Pizza, Mr. JBs Barbecue, Kettle Korn Poppery, Kona Ice, Sandy's Sandwiches, Street Chefs, and Smackin' Good Wings, Big Dawgs Southern Cuisine, and Zap Zap Thai Food.
2024 Open House Sponsors
We are pleased to have continued support for Open House from Quantum Design, Duke Energy, and Prime Meridian Bank.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for our 2024 Open House event, please contact us at publicaffairs@magnet.fsu.edu.