'Living Laboratory' is a Discovery Center program that brings current research in cognitive development directly to our grown-up visitors.

The study of how children learn is an interdisciplinary endeavor, involving scientists working in a wide variety of fields. The Discovery Center has initiated collaboration with local universities, hospitals and museums nation-wide in order to help our visitors gain better access to current research, and consider what the findings mean for children’s day-to-day activities.

Scientists from collaborating laboratories are in the Discovery Center exhibit each day, conducting studies and answering questions about their work. We have also created exhibits, activities and other offerings designed to allow adults to better understand how young children learn and develop.

We look forward to your feedback about the Living Laboratory program as we continue to develop new opportunities for you to learn along side your children, as we do, through inquiry and play!

To learn more about participating in a Living Laboratory study, please see our Frequently Asked Questions, or email livinglab@mos.org.