Museums & art / Midtown
Michigan Science Center
Hands-on experiments, live demonstrations, and scientific discovery make this a rewarding family stop.
01 / The story of this place
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Michigan Science Center approaches science as something to explore actively. Physics, technology, and the natural world appear through interactive stations and special programming. Planetarium and large-screen experiences can add a different pace to time on the exhibition floor. The center stands in Midtown, close to several of Detroit’s major cultural institutions.
- Interactive science exhibits
- Live demonstrations
- Planetarium and film programming
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