Facts & Figures

Discover the scientist within you at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum as you experiment with more than 250 interactive exhibits that spark the imagination. Our mission is to inspire people to discover the wonder of science, math and technology.

• Over 2.5 million people have visited the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum since 1982
• The Museum has become a regional destination drawing over 60 percent of its visitors from outside the Ann Arbor area
• We average 200,000 visitors annually
• 36,000 students visit annually with school and community groups
• Over 10,000 students annually enjoy our ScienceWorks labs as part of their school visits
• We serve over 26,000 students and teachers off-site every year through Outreach education programs and Summer Science Camp
• 3,500 members keep the Museum strong and growing
• Over 5,000 people annually visit the Museum with our birthday party program
• More than 1,500 campers sleep at the Museum during organized camp-ins each year
• Every year over 1,500 people visit during the After Hours Rentals
• The Museum occupies over 44,000 square feet in downtown Ann Arbor
• The Detroit Free Press named us the Best Museum in 2003.
• The Museum has received national recognition by the National Science Foundation, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Association of Science and Technology Centers
• The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is consistently rated the Best Kids’ Activity in the annual “Best of Ann Arbor” list