tech studio is an exhibit on the first level in the blue wing that sees about 200–800 visitors a day. it includes various different design challenges and other more one-on-one "cart activities" for visitors. the design center includes about a dozen activities for visitors to attempt while learning about the engineering process run twice a day from 10am-12pm and from 1:30pm–3:30pm during the school year, and also 4:30pm–6:30pm during the summer. the cart activities include robotics and circuitry and are more meant for teaching visitors about new technology. all activities also include a magnet for visitors who attempted the activities.