This event is in the past.It took place on March 19, 2026 at University of Michigan Museum of Natural History.


The plastic you toss doesn't just disappear: it breaks into invisible fragments that infiltrate everything from tap water to Arctic ice. This hands-on exhibit traces how microplastics travel through our world and what you can actually do to stem the tide.
environmental science
hands-on learning
family-friendly
local research
Tips
🎟️free admission (donations welcome)
🔬part of working Bioscience building
👶great for curious kids and adults
All the plastic you cannot see


The plastic you toss doesn't just disappear: it breaks into invisible fragments that infiltrate everything from tap water to Arctic ice. This hands-on exhibit traces how microplastics travel through our world and what you can actually do to stem the tide.
environmental science
hands-on learning
family-friendly
local research
Tips
🎟️free admission (donations welcome)
🔬part of working Bioscience building
👶great for curious kids and adults
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