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upcoming events at the museum


Oct 1 – 31, 2008

Pirate Treasure Hunt

Ahoy Me Hearties! Hoist your anchor and set sail on the high seas of Ann Arbor for a treasure hunt through participating downtown shops, including the Hands-On Store! You’ll be eligible to win a treasure chest packed with pirate loot when you visit each port of call around Downtown Ann Arbor and solve all the clues. Click here for your treasure map, clue card and additional info. 

Saturday
Oct 11, 2008

Super Science Shows

Good Vibrations
1pm and 3pm

Explore the science of sound and energy with Professor Ray’s Everyday Science.

Sunday
Oct 12, 2008

Super Science Shows

Good Vibrations
1pm and 3pm

Explore the science of sound and energy with Professor Ray’s Everyday Science.

Saturday
Oct 18, 2008

AAROW Ham Radio
10am – 2pm

Connect with other HAM radio enthusiasts throughout the country!

Saturday
Oct 18, 2008

Sciencepalooza

Spooky Science
Hands-on activities 10am – 4pm
Gordo the Magician performance at 1:30pm

Join us for a spook-tacular weekend! Make spine-tingling concoctions with us, have fun in front of our Green Scream in the Hands-On Studio, hear weird noises from the old Firehouse and experience Halloween magic with Gordo the Magician as he plays some tricks on you around the Museum.

Sunday
Oct 19, 2008

Sciencepalooza

Spooky Science
Hands-on activities Noon – 4pm
Gordo the Magician performance at 3:15pm

Join us for a spook-tacular weekend! Make spine-tingling concoctions with us, have fun in front of our Green Scream in the Hands-On Studio, hear weird noises from the old Firehouse and experience Halloween magic with Gordo the Magician as he plays some tricks on you around the Museum.

Sunday
Oct 19, 2008

Creature Feature
6pm – 8pm

An evening of live animals and fun is planned where touching and questioning is encouraged as you meet animal experts at this special family fundraising event! Don’t delay, purchase your Creature Feature tickets today!

Want to volunteer for this event?
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Saturday
Oct 25, 2008

Super Science Shows

Mind Over Matter
1pm and 3pm

Professor Ray’s Everyday Science brings an explosive show about the 3 states of matter.

Sunday
Oct 26, 2008

Super Science Shows

Mind Over Matter
1pm and 3pm

Professor Ray’s Everyday Science brings an explosive show about the 3 states of matter.

Saturday
Nov 1, 2008

Sciencepalooza

Cataclysmic Chemistry
Hands-on activities 10am – 4pm

Sunday
Nov 2, 2008

Sciencepalooza

Cataclysmic Chemistry
Hands-on activities Noon – 4pm

Wednesday
Nov 5, 2008

Members Night

Round and Round
6pm – 8pm

Join us for an exclusive members only event! Explore all things round and visit with Zeemo the Yo-Yo Master. Hands-on activities, refreshments, prizes and more.

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Become a Member now!


Want to volunteer for this event?
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Thursday
Nov 27, 2008

Holiday

Thanksgiving Day
Museum is closed

Nov 28 – 30, 2008

Family Science Weekend
Hands-on activities
10am – 5pm on Friday & Saturday
Noon – 5pm on Sunday

Join us for a weekend of science extravaganza with hands-on activities, demonstrations and special guests.

Want to volunteer for this event?
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Saturday
Dec 6, 2008

Sciencepalooza

Science of Toys
Hands-on activities 10am – 4pm

Sunday
Dec 7, 2008

Sciencepalooza

Science of Toys
Hands-on activities Noon – 4pm

Wednesday
Dec 24, 2008

Holiday

Christmas Eve
Museum is closed

Thursday
Dec 25, 2008

Holiday

Christmas Day
Museum is closed

Dec 26 – 31, 2008

The Big Freeze
Hands-on activities
10am – 5pm on Monday – Saturday
Noon – 5pm on Sunday

The Big Freeze blows into the Museum. Make ice cream, come to a liquid nitrogen demonstration and explore hands-on activities that look at the science of all things frigid.

Want to volunteer for this event?
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Thursday
Jan 1, 2009

Holiday

New Year’s Day
Museum is closed

Monday
Jan 19, 2008

Science is for everyone!
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Hands-on activities 10am – 5pm

Explore hands-on activities, demonstrations and special guests.

Want to volunteer for this event?
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Saturday
Feb 7, 2009

Sciencepalooza

Coffee, Tea and Chocolate
Hands-on activities 10am – 4pm

Sunday
Feb 8, 2009

Sciencepalooza

Coffee, Tea and Chocolate
Hands-on activities Noon – 4pm

Saturday
Mar 7, 2009

Sciencepalooza

Car Carnival
Hands-on activities 10am – 4pm

Sunday
Mar 8, 2009

Sciencepalooza

Car Carnival
Hands-on activities Noon – 4pm

Saturday
Apr 4, 2009

Sciencepalooza

Physicspalooza
Hands-on activities 10am – 4pm

Sunday
Apr 5, 2009

Sciencepalooza

Physicspalooza
Hands-on activities Noon – 4pm

Saturday
May 2, 2009

Sciencepalooza

Solar System Science
Hands-on activities 10am – 4pm

Sunday
May 3, 2009

Sciencepalooza

Solar System Science
Hands-on activities Noon – 4pm

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