Beaker & Bolt Science Lab
Wilshire/Montana · 1230 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Beaker & Bolt Science Lab's Wilshire/Montana space smells like a mix of vinegar, baking soda, and pure kid excitement most afternoons. Every session is a hands-on experiment — bubbling reactions, homemade slime, or a volcano that actually erupts — led by instructors who make the 'why' as fun as the mess. Goggles on, questions encouraged.
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1230 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Wilshire/Montana
We've been coming for months and Instructor Dana still remembers every kid's name. after class my kid begged to sign up for another session immediately. Genuinely one of the best activities we've tried on the Westside.
Decent class overall, a few things could be smoother. Group sizes have crept up lately and it shows. Parking on the street can be tight right at pickup, but we've never circled more than a couple minutes. Kid still likes going, so we'll stick with it for now.
Instructor Malik is great, and overall we're really happy here. A couple sessions felt rushed, but overall my kid is wanting a chemistry set for their birthday and having fun.
This has become the highlight of our week. after class my kid was still buzzing about it at bedtime. Genuinely one of the best activities we've tried on the Westside.
This has become the highlight of our week. the small group size means my kid actually gets individual attention. They're actually understanding density now and so proud of it.
Instructor Malik is great, and overall we're really happy here. Street parking nearby is easy on weekday afternoons. My kid wouldn't stop talking about it at dinner most weeks, which says a lot.
Instructor Malik does a good job keeping everyone engaged. A couple sessions felt rushed, but overall my kid is actually understanding density and having fun.