Michigan Science Center
The Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci) is a dynamic hands-on museum that inspires curious minds of all
MiSci features over 220 interactive exhibits, LIVE science demonstrations and theaters like the Toyota 4D Theater; the DTE Energy Sparks Theater and Michigan’s largest IMAX theater! MiSci also serves our community with a variety of education and outreach programs.
We’re revving up for that #1 spot, and we need your votes! Head to my-side.org, scroll down to USA TODAY 10Best, and cast your vote for the Michigan Science Center every day. Then swing by the Detroit Auto Show and find us (near the food court) for free activities—including our portable planetarium, where you can see the night sky…indoors! Let’s make science shine—vote daily and visit us this week!
Thanks Angela Cavagna!
Vote Daily: bit.ly/3BZImIT

Detroit, this one’s for YOU! Your Michigan Science Center has been nominated as one of the nation’s best science museums! Voting is open NOW in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Vote once daily through Feb. 10. Let’s show the world how the Motor City does science! https://10best.usatoday.com/qr/44475/

Mi-Sci is on the road! Bring your whole family to the Detroit Auto Show now through Jan. 20. We have a huge pop-up science playground where kids (and grown-ups!) can learn, play, and explore the engineering marvels behind automotive innovation. Find out more at: https://www.mi-sci.org/detroit-auto-show-2025/
See you there!

We’re thrilled to announce that the Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci) has been nominated (again!) as one of the Top 10 Science Museums in the nation by USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards!
We’ve ranked #2 in 2022, #3 in 2023 and 2024—but 2025 is our year to take the top spot! :tada:
Help Us Reach #1 by voting daily through February 10th:
Let’s show the world what Detroit is made of—vote for Mi-Sci today and every day!
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The Mi-Sci Team is open and ready to meet you in our 4,000-square-foot space at the Detroit Auto Show! Stop by now through January 20 to try hands-on activities like:
• Nüdel Kart
• Giant foam blocks
• Rideable models and prototyping
• Portable Planetarium
Get your tickets at the Detroit Auto Show website: https://detroitautoshow.com/. See you there!
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Mi-Sci is closed from January 6 until January 20 while we’re working behind the scenes to prepare new experiences for you!

Will we see you at the Detroit Auto Show? Mi-Sci's Angela Cavanagh and Domenic Roberto have been setting up our 4,000-square-foot space at Huntington Place downtown! Stop by from January 11 – 20 and try hands-on activities like:
Nüdel Kart — Build and test "cars" with colorful pool noodles, wooden axels, and wheels of all sizes!
Giant foam blocks — What will you build with our soft, oversized pieces?
Rideable models and prototyping — Take your creativity for a spin! We're bringing contraptions that you can assemble and ride around!
Portable Planetarium — Step inside to learn about rovers and space travel, and take a peek at what might be traveling above Earth.
Doors open on Saturday! Get your tickets at the Detroit Auto Show website https://detroitautoshow.com/. See you there!
Rev Up Your Creativity: Michigan Science Center Brings Hands-On Fun to the 2025 Detroit Auto Show
As Detroit revs up for the 2025 Auto Show, there’s an extra spark of excitement in the air—because the Michigan Science Center (Mi-Sci) is rolling in with interactive, family-friendly fun! From January 11 to January 20, we’ll be transforming 4,000 square feet at the show into a pop-up science playground where kids (and grown-ups!) can learn, play, and explore the engineering marvels behind automotive innovation.
Keep the Curiosity Rolling
Whether you’re a motor enthusiast or simply love to explore the world of science, the Michigan Science Center at the Detroit Auto Show is the perfect pit stop. Bring the whole family to design, build, and discover the fascinating engineering principles under the hood of every car—and beyond.
So mark your calendars for January 11–20, 2025 and buckle up for an adventure in creativity, innovation, and pure, playful discovery. We can’t wait to see you there!

Bank of America cardholders receive free general admission on Jan. 4 and 5 through the Museums on Us® program. Cardholders must present a picture ID at the box office. Other members of the party must pay general admission. Learn more at https://www.mi-sci.org/visit/.

Mi-Sci is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends through January 5! Find out more at https://www.mi-sci.org/visit/

🎆 Happy New Year! Mi-Sci is closed on Jan. 1.

🦖 How do you know it’s a tyrannosaur? One way is to look at the skeleton’s front teeth. Only tyrannosaurs had D-shaped teeth at the front of their upper jaws. Get an up-close look at these massive chompers when you visit Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family, here at Mi-Sci for a limited time! Learn more: https://www.mi-sci.org/visit/meet-the-family-tyrannosaurus/

🥳 Join us for Noon Year's Eve at Mi-Sci! No need to stay up late — you’re invited to our family-friendly celebration! Instead of counting down to midnight, we'll be counting down to noon on Dec. 31.
Ring in the New Year with hands-on activities, shows, and science fun the whole family will love!
https://www.mi-sci.org/event/noon-years-eve-2025/

🦖🦴 The first tyrannosaur fossil was discovered in 1874 in Colorado, and the first partial Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton was discovered in 1902 in Montana!
Come discover the mighty T. rex for yourself at Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family for a limited time at the Michigan Science Center!
https://www.mi-sci.org/meet-the-family-tyrannosaurus/

Celebrate the Season with Extended Hours & Seasonal Closures
Enjoy extended hours at the Michigan Science Center through the new year!
We are OPEN:
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Friday (Dec. 27); and Monday – Tuesday (Dec. 30–31).
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Saturdays and Sundays (Dec. 28–29, Jan. 4–5).
As a reminder, our regular hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Tuesdays – Sundays.
Upcoming closures:
New Year’s Day (Jan. 1)
Mi-Sci Winter Closure (Jan. 6 – 20). We will be closed for our seasonal maintenance as we prepare exciting new experiences for you!
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