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Location
Best time
Arrive early in the day to explore exhibits comfortably and avoid crowds. Reviews specifically recommend visiting early to have enough time to experience everything without feeling rushed.
Visitor tip
Bring a change of clothes for young children, especially when visiting the water room and preschool area. The water stations are popular interactive exhibits where kids can get wet, so having backup clothes ensures the visit isn't cut short.
About Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Interactive learning locale for kids. Colorful, 4-story space invites children to play & learn through 250+ science-focused exhibits.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Facilities
- Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center
- Focus
- Hands-on discovery and exploration of the natural world
- Program Format
- In-person, on-location, and virtual options available
What visitors say
We had a wonderful time at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum! Children above 6 will absolutely enjoy exploring the science behind almost every exhibit — it’s such a fun way to learn. The hands-on experiments really keep them curious and…
This is such an innovative way of having a museum. My husband and I wanted to bring the kids here for the first time. The bad news is there was an art fair and no parking only $20 parking. That did not kill our vibe. Tickets are $16 a…
We love this place. Our grandchildren have a year long pass. Definitely come here with your children or grandchildren.
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Did You Know?
- The museum features over 250 science-focused interactive exhibits across a 4-story space designed for hands-on discovery and exploration
- The venue offers age-specific areas including dedicated infant, toddler, and preschool zones, with the preschool area suitable for ages 4 and under containing extensive interactive play features
- Notable interactive exhibits include a 'screaming room' that appeals to both children and adults, musical steps, and multiple water-based activity stations throughout the facility
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