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Pinhead Institute — Kids Science Programs — Telluride, Colorado

Pinhead Institute — Kids Science Programs in Telluride: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free programs (Tinker Time, Punk Science, No School Science) plus paid class series.

AddressPinhead HQ, Telluride, CO 81435 (many free programs held at Wilkinson Public Library, 100 W Pacific Ave)
HoursProgram-based only; no walk-in museum hours. Examples from the official site for fall 2026: Tinker Time Thu Nov 5, 2026, 3:30–4:30pm at Wilkinson Library (free, all ages); Mad Labs / Lego Robotics Jr. run in multi-week after-school sessions at Pinhead HQ. Summer Punk Science in Telluride ran Tuesdays Jun 30–Aug 4, 2026, 5:15–6:00pm at Wilkinson Library. Always check pinheadinstitute.org/events for the current season.
PricesFree programs (Tinker Time, Punk Science, No School Science) plus paid class series
Price notesNo general admission; pricing is per program, so priceVal is null. Fall 2026 flyer pricing reported Mad Labs series at $300 and Lego Robotics Jr. series at $260/$220, while Tinker Time and No School Science are free — verify current series prices on the official classes page before relying on them.
Age notesPreK–12 STEM nonprofit and Smithsonian Affiliate. Mad Labs and Lego Robotics Jr. are for grades K–2; Tinker Time at Wilkinson Library is free and all-ages; Punk Science (summer, at Wilkinson Library) is hands-on science for children.
BookingFree library programs are drop-in (Tinker Time lists no advance registration); paid after-school series require registration.
Suggested timeAbout 1 hours
AccessibilityPrograms at Wilkinson Library and Pinhead HQ; no official sensory/quiet claim confirmed — no access tag claimed.
ParkingAt Wilkinson Library / downtown Telluride for library-held programs; town parking nearby.
Hours in detailProgram-based only; no walk-in hours. From the official events calendar re-read this pass: Tinker Time at Wilkinson Library, Thu 3:30-4:30pm (listed Nov 5 and Dec 3, 2026); Mad Labs after-school sessions 2:00-5:00pm at Pinhead HQ; Lego Robotics Jr. sessions 3:30-5:00pm.
Tickets & bookingTinker Time is described by Pinhead as 'Completely free and open to all ages' at Wilkinson Public Library. Mad Labs and Lego Robotics Jr. are multi-week paid after-school series (registration-based).
Age notesOfficial program bands (Pinhead events pages): Mad Labs is 'for students kindergarten through 2nd grade'; Lego Robotics Jr. is for 'children Kindergarten to 2nd grade'; Tinker Time is all-ages.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.