Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

Ten Galleries of Hands-On STEM

The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is a downtown science and nature center built around exhibits kids grab, push, and crank themselves. Stated mission: create discovery moments that spark curiosity about STEM and the natural world.

Programs for Kids

The museum welcomes all ages, from infants through teens, with babies under two admitted free. Programs include:
- Ten themed gallery areas with interactive exhibits
- Birthday parties
- School-break and summer camps
- Field trips for groups
- Facility rentals

What's Included

• Hands-on exhibits across ten galleries
• Indoor museum environment
• Outdoor science programming
• Free admission for ages 0-23 months
• $16 flat admission for older kids and adults

Experience

Families spend a few hours rotating through galleries covering physics, biology, and the natural world, with most exhibits sized for kids to operate without help. Solid pick for rainy weekends and curious early-elementary kids.