Build and play: The science of organs
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026
September 25th-27th
Discover how pipe organs turn air into music through hands-on building and experimentation. Explore the Orgelkids educational kit, assemble a small working pipe organ. Experiment with airflow, pitch, and resonance while learning the science and engineering behind one of the world's most remarkable musical instruments. Perfect for makers, families, musicians, and anyone curious about how music, physics, and craftsmanship come together. Exhibit present by the Bay Area Chapters of the American Guild of Organists and sponsored the NYCAGO Centennial Millennium Fund and by GDAK Organbuilders.
American Guild of Organists
The San Francisco, San Jose, and Palo Alto/Peninsula Chapters of the American Guild of Organists are a community of organists, educators, students, technicians, and music enthusiasts dedicated to promoting the organ and its music. The chapter sponsors concerts, workshops, educational programs, and outreach activities that foster excellence in organ performance and encourage the next generation of organists. Through partnerships with local schools, churches, and community organizations, the chapter works to make the pipe organ accessible and inspiring to people of all ages. https://www.sfago.org/ https://www.agosanjose.org/ https://papenago.org/ https://www.agohq.org/
