Located on the corner of Warren Ave. and John R St. in Midtown, the Michigan Science Center is one of several nonprofit organizations in Detroit’s cultural district.
With live stage shows, an IMAX® Dome, a 4D theater, a Planetarium, an 8,700 square foot special exhibit hall, and 220+ interactive exhibits, the Science Center has a lot to offer children and adults alike.
Affectionately known as MiSci, we pride ourselves on being a STEM engagement hub where discovery learning and interactive participation meet. Our exhibits, programs, and science shows explore various topics in STEM and promote literacy and understanding of the natural world and the built environment.
Located on the corner of Warren Ave. and John R St. in Midtown, the Michigan Science Center is one of several nonprofit organizations in Detroit’s cultural district.
With live stage shows, an IMAX® Dome, a 4D theater, a Planetarium, an 8,700 square foot special exhibit hall, and 220+ interactive exhibits, the Science Center has a lot to offer children and adults alike.
Affectionately known as MiSci, we pride ourselves on being a STEM engagement hub where discovery learning and interactive participation meet. Our exhibits, programs, and science shows explore various topics in STEM and promote literacy and understanding of the natural world and the built environment.
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Year-Round; Closed on: Monday
Hours:Closed Now. Opens 10:00 AM
10:00am -
4:00pm
Closed
10:00am -
4:00pm
10:00am -
4:00pm
10:00am -
4:00pm
10:00am -
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10:00am -
4:00pm
Cost: Less than $25
Payment: Cash, MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover, Debit
Discounts: Children, Seniors, Students, Groups, AAA Members, Military
Midtown Detroit offers several parking options. Public lots are available, and street parking is also available with the Park Detroit app. With the app, you can pay for parking via credit card, receive alerts when your time is about to expire, and add more time remotely.
Many guests opt to upgrade to a membership, which often pays for itself in just one or two visits. Membership offers free general admission for one year, plus free or discounted tickets to the IMAX, planetarium, 4D theater, and special exhibits and free or reduced access to 300+ science centers.
The Michigan Science Center offers free general admission days several times per year. Visit Mi-Sci.org for a list of dates and to pre-register. Pre-registration is required to help the museum manage crowds and improve the visitor experience.
Fun Facts
The Michigan Science Center features the state's only domed IMAX screen and the state's largest movie screen in the Chrysler IMAX Dome Theater.
The Michigan Science Center's Toyota Engineering 4D Theater was the launch site for the world premier of National Geographic's Extreme Weather 4D.
The Michigan Science Center's Space Gallery contains the Apollo training capsule used by Apollo astronauts.
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Located on the corner of Warren Ave. and John R St. in Midtown, the Michigan Science Center is one of several nonprofit organizations in Detroit’s cultural district.
With live stage shows, an IMAX® Dome, a 4D theater, a Planetarium, an 8,700 square foot special exhibit hall, and 220+ interactive exhibits, the Science Center has a lot to offer children and adults alike.
Affectionately known as MiSci, we pride ourselves on being a STEM engagement hub where discovery learning and interactive participation meet. Our exhibits, programs, and science shows explore various topics in STEM and promote literacy and understanding of the natural world and the built environment.
Get closer than you’ve ever been to collapsing glaciers, out-of-control wildfires, and tornado-whipped debris while discovering the surprising connections among these powerful forces.
Narrated by Robert Redford, National Parks Adventure takes audiences on the ultimate off-trail adventure into the nation’s awe-inspiring great outdoors and untamed wilderness. Immersive IMAX® 3D cinematography takes viewers soaring over red rock canyons, hurtling up craggy mountain peaks and into other-worldly realms found within America’s most legendary outdoor playgrounds, including Yellowstone, Yosemite, Glacier National Park, Redwood National Park, the Everglades and Arches.
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Midtown Detroit offers several parking options. Public lots are available, and street parking is also available with the Park Detroit app. With the app, you can pay for parking via credit card, receive alerts when your time is about to expire, and add more time remotely.
Many guests opt to upgrade to a membership, which often pays for itself in just one or two visits. Membership offers free general admission for one year, plus free or discounted tickets to the IMAX, planetarium, 4D theater, and special exhibits and free or reduced access to 300+ science centers.
The Michigan Science Center offers free general admission days several times per year. Visit Mi-Sci.org for a list of dates and to pre-register. Pre-registration is required to help the museum manage crowds and improve the visitor experience.
Fun Facts
The Michigan Science Center features the state's only domed IMAX screen and the state's largest movie screen in the Chrysler IMAX Dome Theater.
The Michigan Science Center's Toyota Engineering 4D Theater was the launch site for the world premier of National Geographic's Extreme Weather 4D.
The Michigan Science Center's Space Gallery contains the Apollo training capsule used by Apollo astronauts.
Narrated by Robert Redford, National Parks Adventure takes audiences on the ultimate off-trail adventure into the nation’s awe-inspiring great outdoors and untamed wilderness. Immersive IMAX® 3D cinematography takes viewers soaring over red rock canyons, hurtling up craggy mountain peaks and into other-worldly realms found within America’s most legendary outdoor playgrounds, including Yellowstone, Yosemite, Glacier National Park, Redwood National Park, the Everglades and Arches.
Narrated by Robert Redford, National Parks
Narrated by Robert Redford, National Parks Adventure takes audiences on the ultimate off-trail adventure into the nation’s awe-inspiring great outdoors and untamed wilderness. Immersive IMAX® 3D cinematography takes viewers soaring over red rock canyons, hurtling up craggy mountain peaks and into other-worldly realms found within America’s most legendary outdoor playgrounds, including Yellowstone, Yosemite, Glacier National Park, Redwood National Park, the Everglades and Arches.
Get closer than you’ve ever been to collapsing glaciers, out-of-control wildfires, and tornado-whipped debris while discovering the surprising connections among these powerful forces.
Get closer than you’ve ever been to
Get closer than you’ve ever been to collapsing glaciers, out-of-control wildfires, and tornado-whipped debris while discovering the surprising connections among these powerful forces.
Get closer than you’ve ever been to collapsing glaciers, out-of-control wildfires, and tornado-whipped debris while discovering the surprising connections among these powerful forces.
Get closer than you’ve ever been to
Get closer than you’ve ever been to collapsing glaciers, out-of-control wildfires, and tornado-whipped debris while discovering the surprising connections among these powerful forces.
Our Late Nights offer a unique opportunity to explore the museum’s galleries and catch a theater show after hours on the first Friday of every month. With hands-on exhibits, interactive displays, and engaging shows, Late Nights at Mi-Sci is the perfect way to discover the wonders of science and technology in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly outing or a unique date night experience, you won’t want to miss our exciting late-night events.
Our Late Nights offer a unique opportunity
Our Late Nights offer a unique opportunity to explore the museum’s galleries and catch a theater show after hours on the first Friday of every month. With hands-on exhibits, interactive displays, and engaging shows, Late Nights at Mi-Sci is the perfect way to discover the wonders of science and technology in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly outing or a unique date night experience, you won’t want to miss our exciting late-night events.