This event is in the past.It took place on May 31, 2026 at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.
Each month brings a new cast of creatures to meet face-to-face. The Leslie Science & Nature Center brings live animals to the Hands-On Museum for an afternoon of up-close encounters and curious questions.
Rotating animal themes
Multi-age friendly
Hands-on learning
Weekend family outing
Tips
🔬"Children above 6 will absolutely enjoy exploring the science"
🧪"hands-on experiments really keep them curious and engaged"
👕bring a change of clothes for the water play areas
Critters Up Close
Old Fourth Ward
Each month brings a new cast of creatures to meet face-to-face. The Leslie Science & Nature Center brings live animals to the Hands-On Museum for an afternoon of up-close encounters and curious questions.
Rotating animal themes
Multi-age friendly
Hands-on learning
Weekend family outing
Tips
🔬"Children above 6 will absolutely enjoy exploring the science"
🧪"hands-on experiments really keep them curious and engaged"
👕bring a change of clothes for the water play areas
Make it an outing
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