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Accessibility
Accessibility information available on website
Best time
Visit on a weekday or avoid peak field trip arrival times to experience interactive exhibits and hands-on activities with adequate supplies and functioning equipment. Multiple field trips arriving simultaneously can overwhelm interactive stations and deplete activity materials.
Visitor tip
Prioritize the planetarium and IMAX shows as must-see attractions based on visitor frequency mentions (91 and 59 reviews respectively). Plan your visit timing to catch these popular experiences.
About Michigan Science Center
Dynamic science museum for children. Science & technology museum for kids offers interactive exhibits, a planetarium, shows & a cafe.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Highlights
- 220+ hands-on exhibits, Space Gallery, STEM Playground, multiple theaters
- Admission
- $23 Explore Package includes admission and theater show
- Membership
- Available with discounts and special event access
What visitors say
Oh my goodness — I am so excited to write this review! I used to come here back when it was the Detroit Science Center in the 90s, and walking in brought back so many nostalgic memories. The lights above the escalator coming out of the…
A lot of the exhibits are still not functioning or limited on the number of kids being able to construct things... like one marble for 6 panels to make a marble run. Kids hogging the video games. Even waiting and coming back same kids…
Super cool museum with really fun exhibits and an awesome layout. Very open concept so hard to keep track of little kids who wander- but overall my 4 and 6 year olds loved it.
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Did You Know?
- The Michigan Science Center features over 220 hands-on exhibits across multiple galleries including Kids Town, Space Gallery, Health Gallery, Motion Gallery, Math Mountain, and specialized STEM-focused areas
- The museum offers an adults-only 'After Dark: Aurora Space Party' experience (21+ only) on select dates like April 24, providing a unique evening engagement model beyond typical daytime science center operations
- The museum runs the STEMinista Project, a specialized program targeting middle school girls for STEM engagement, alongside Spark! Camps with available scholarship applications for equitable access
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