This event is in the past.It took place on March 21, 2026 at Cranbrook Institute of Science.


Turn screen time into lab time at this hands-on Minecraft-themed Discovery Day. Kids will craft real circuits, ignite sparks with flint and steel, and hunt for actual minerals while learning the science behind their favorite game.
Hands-on science
Family-friendly
STEM activities
Video game inspired
Tips
⚔️sword fighting with blocky swords
💥catch the booming liquid nitrogen demos
⛏️search for real minerals at Rock, Block, Stock
Discovery Days: Science Behind the Game Minecraft
Bloomfield Hills


Turn screen time into lab time at this hands-on Minecraft-themed Discovery Day. Kids will craft real circuits, ignite sparks with flint and steel, and hunt for actual minerals while learning the science behind their favorite game.
Hands-on science
Family-friendly
STEM activities
Video game inspired
Tips
⚔️sword fighting with blocky swords
💥catch the booming liquid nitrogen demos
⛏️search for real minerals at Rock, Block, Stock
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