The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum offers imaginative and interactive learning experiences to inspire visitors to discover the wonder of science, technology, art, math, and engineering.
Established in a historic firehouse in downtown Ann Arbor 33 years ago, the museum quickly grew to become the cornerstone of science education in the community and today boasts over 20,000 square feet of exhibition space with more than 250 interactive displays devoted to promoting science and literacy.
Signature exhibits include ‘The World Around You’, where visitors can explore The Bubble Capsule, Climbing Wall and Magnet exhibits that will spark the imagination, ‘The Lyon Country Store,’ a 1930s shopping experience, and ‘Michigan Nature’, which presents an interactive nature walk, a native fish lake, and a soundscape from Michigan. The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is one of the best things to do in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
The museum also hosts special events throughout the year, such as Walk This Way, which explores the science of locomotion with the U of M Robotics and Motion Laboratory.
220 E. Ann Street, 734-995-5439