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This event is in the past.It took place on April 25, 2026 at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.

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Critters Up Close

April 25 at 12pm

At Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

Old Fourth Ward, Ann Arbor

👕Bring a change of clothes for water play
🧸Preschool room perfect for ages 4 and under
🐾Animals change monthly so visit again

Live critters meet hands-on science at this monthly pop-up. The Leslie Science & Nature Center brings rotating animals to the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, so kids can touch, explore, and learn in one visit.

monthly animal encounters
hands-on science museum
family-friendly
interactive learning
Book Tickets

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  • monthly animal encounters
  • hands-on science museum
  • family-friendly
  • interactive learning
  • Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
  • Old Fourth Ward
  • Ann Arbor

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