Investigate Labs
June 9 at 11am
Budding scientists get their hands on real museum specimens and scientific tools in two interactive labs designed for discovery. Ages 6 and up can investigate, experiment, and solve problems like actual researchers.
Hello! I'm Outgoing.I help make life more interesting.
Hello! I'm Outgoing.I help make life more interesting.
History Exhibition
History ExhibitionUniversity of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Burns Park
Roam among towering dinosaur skeletons and peek into real fossil labs where scientists work behind glass. The hands-on Nature Labs let kids become scientists for the day, while the planetarium launches you through the cosmos.
Family-friendly
Hands-on exhibits
Dinosaur fossils
Interactive science labs
Tips
🦕"I put my head inside the Dino's mouth because they said I could touch it"
🔬green light means scientists are available to chat
💎save time for the incredible gem & mineral collection
Upcoming at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Tuesday, Jun 9
Friday, Jun 12
David Zinn at Top of the Park
June 12 at 5pm
Summer nights under the Bell Tower come alive with two stages of live music. Catch brass bands, salsa orchestras, taiko drumming, and late-night DJs across seventeen evenings of completely free performances.
We Hold These Truths, Interactive Workshop with Artist Holly Bass
June 12 at 5pm
Join award-winning artist Holly Bass for an interactive workshop exploring what truths Americans hold today. Through writing and art-making, you'll contribute to a creative dialogue marking the nation's 250th anniversary.
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Burns ParkOpen
History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionRoam among towering dinosaur skeletons and peek into real fossil labs where scientists work behind glass. The hands-on Nature Labs let kids become scientists for the day, while the planetarium launches you through the cosmos.
Family-friendly
Hands-on exhibits
Dinosaur fossils
Interactive science labs
Tips
🦕"I put my head inside the Dino's mouth because they said I could touch it"
🔬green light means scientists are available to chat
💎save time for the incredible gem & mineral collection
Upcoming at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Tuesday, Jun 9
Friday, Jun 12
David Zinn at Top of the Park
June 12 at 5pm
Summer nights under the Bell Tower come alive with two stages of live music. Catch brass bands, salsa orchestras, taiko drumming, and late-night DJs across seventeen evenings of completely free performances.
We Hold These Truths, Interactive Workshop with Artist Holly Bass
June 12 at 5pm
Join award-winning artist Holly Bass for an interactive workshop exploring what truths Americans hold today. Through writing and art-making, you'll contribute to a creative dialogue marking the nation's 250th anniversary.