Michigan Science Center
An interactive science museum in Midtown with a planetarium, IMAX theater, and plenty of hands-on exhibits, ideal for families with kids.
The Michigan Science Center focuses on interactive exhibits covering mechanics, sound, the human body, space, and Great Lakes ecology. It features rideable powered devices, science demonstration shows, a planetarium, and a giant-screen theater (an additional fee applies). It suits families with school-age children, who can spend half a day here, and it is a great choice on rainy or snowy days. It is in the Midtown Cultural Center, next to the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Charles H. Wright Museum.
Opening hours
Wed–Sun 10:00–16:00 (check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
- Detroit Institute of Arts
- Detroit Historical Museum
- Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
- Fisher Building
- Fox Theatre
- Eastern Market
- Comerica Park