BASF's Kids' Lab

Explore the wonders of chemistry in hands-on workshops!

Liberty Science Center and BASF Corporation developed a partnership in 2010 to bring the BASF’s Kids’ Lab program to New Jersey. Since then, more than 12,000 guests have experienced the wonders of hands-on chemistry at LSC via the BASF’s Kids’ Lab. Families become immersed in the adventure of science through interactive hands-on learning and each lab experience supports standards-based chemistry curriculum and multiple learning styles. In addition, this flexible method of delivery encourages focused discussions on technical and scientific careers in chemistry, and science in general. BASF’s Kids’ Lab brings the magic of science to children, parents, and caregivers.

The BASF Kids’ Lab is for children 6-12 accompanied by at least one adult chaperone per 4 children. Participation is FREE with paid LSC admission or membership.

2026 Schedule

Date
BASF Program Times/Quantity
Apr. 18Freshwater pHun11:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30
May 2Bubbles, Bubbles Everywhere

Continuous attendance from 11:00 - 3:30
May 6
(Community Evening)
Registration Required		We Dig SoilContinuous attendance from 5:30 - 8:30pm
May 23Rainbow ConnectionContinuous attendance from 11:00 - 3:30
Jun. 6Playful PolymersContinuous attendance from 11:00 - 3:30
Jun. 20Operation Filtration11:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30
Jun. 27pHun Factor11:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30
Aug. 29Sink or Float11:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30
Sept. 5What's the Reaction ShowTBD
Sept. 19Chemistry Loves Candy11:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30
Oct. 3Chemistry is Bananas11:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30
Oct. Community Evening
(Date TBD)
Bubbles, Bubbles EverywhereContinuous attendance from 5:30 - 8:30pm
Oct. 24Playful PolymersContinuous attendance from 11:00 - 3:30
Oct. 30
(Member Night)		Happy HandsContinuous attendance from 5:30 - 8:30pm
Nov. 7Keep it CoolContinuous attendance from 11:00 - 3:30
Dec. 26Energy Loves Produce10:30 - 12:30 / 1:30 - 4:30
Dec. 27Energy Loves Produce10:30 - 12:30 / 1:30 - 4:30
Dec. 28Energy Loves Produce10:30 - 12:30 / 1:30 - 4:30