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The National Music Centre (NMC) has opened a FREE, interactive, musical playground! PlayLab, located on the main floor of Studio Bell, is a hands-on place for families to explore, experiment, and make music. Free and accessible to all, the space invites children and their families to discover how sound works and create music in their own way.<\/p>\n

PlayLab is open to the public with free admission on Level 1 of Studio Bell, with special activities on Saturdays.<\/p>\n

Studio Bell PlayLab:<\/h2>\n
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Time:<\/strong> 10 AM \u2013 5 PM
\nVenue:<\/strong>\u00a0Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre
\nAddress:<\/strong>\u00a0850 4 Street SE, Calgary, AB
\nWebsite:<\/strong>\u00a0www.studiobell.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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The National Music Centre (NMC) has opened a FREE, interactive, musical playground! PlayLab, located on the main floor of Studio Bell, is a hands-on place for families to explore, experiment, and make music. Free and accessible to all, the space invites children and their families to discover how sound works
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