Explore Exhibit Galleries at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Plan an adventure with your group of students where knowledge is your destination!
Explore the galleries: Students of all ages can explore over 250 hands-on exhibits.
Pricing
$14 per student.
Field trips have a $200 minimum charge (approximately 14 children).
All teachers and parent-chaperones are free. We request 1 adult chaperone/teacher for every 6 children.
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum has limited facilities for groups that bring lunches. Lunch space can be reserved for $30 per group and must be reserved in advance.
Programs by Grade Level
PreK and K | All About Our Senses
How do we experience the world around us? Use sight, sound, smell, and touch to investigate how our senses help us explore and understand our surroundings. Through hands-on challenges and surprising sensory experiences, discover that things aren’t always what they seem!Kindergarten – 1st Grade | Slime Time
What makes something a solid—or a liquid? Mix, measure, and experiment as you investigate the properties of matter while creating slime and exploring the fascinating behavior of Oobleck. Discover how changing ingredients can change the way materials behave, and take the science home with you!1st Grade – 2nd Grade | Engineering Design
How do engineers turn ideas into solutions? Take on hands-on design challenges that put the engineering process into action. Work together to question, plan, build, test, and analyze as you explore how thoughtful design and creative problem-solving can make structures stronger.2nd Grade – 3rd Grade | Marvelous Magnets
What makes a magnet magnetic? Investigate the invisible forces of magnetism as you sort, test, attract, repel, and experiment with magnets. Discover why some metals are magnetic while others aren’t, and explore how magnets can push, pull, and even appear to float!3rd Grade – 4th Grade | Water Cycle
Where does a raindrop’s journey begin—and where might it end? Explore the many paths a water molecule can take as it moves through the water cycle. Create a cloud, become a water molecule, and investigate how water moves between Earth’s atmosphere, land, and waterways.5th Grade – 8th Grade | Crime Lab
Can you solve a crime using science? Step into the role of a Museum detective and investigate a mystery using real forensic techniques. Analyze DNA, fingerprints, and blood types as you examine evidence, make connections, and use scientific reasoning to identify the culprit.The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum provides students with an engaging opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, and more through hands-on learning. These experiences encourage curiosity, creativity, and discovery while supporting classroom learning in a fun, memorable way.