Summer of Discovery

Daily STEAM Activities Tuesday-Sunday all Summer long!

June through August | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Included with Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Admission

Summer of Discovery – August Programming

10AM–12PM Daily (Tuesday–Sunday) | Included with Museum Admission

Week 1 (August 1–2)
  • Saturday (August 1): Super Science Saturday • Wacky Science with Doug Scheer
  • Sunday (August 2): STEAM • Build Like Rubble: Bridge Challenge
Week 2 (August 4–9)
  • Tuesday (August 4): Biology • Leaf Detective Lab
  • Wednesday (August 5): Earth Science • Rock Sorting & Observation Station
  • Thursday (August 6): Chemistry & Physics • Ramp Rollers
  • Friday (August 7): Space • Moon Surface Mission
  • Saturday (August 8): Super Science Saturday • Community Helper Visit - Fire Truck Visit from Ann Arbor Fire Department (1-2pm)
  • Sunday (August 9): STEAM • Symmetry Art Studio
Week 3 (August 11–16)
  • Tuesday (August 11): Biology • Animal Adaptations
  • Wednesday (August 12): Earth Science • Cloud Station
  • Thursday (August 13): Chemistry & Physics • Air Push Table
  • Friday (August 14): Space • Day in the Life of an Astronaut
  • Saturday (August 15): Super Science Saturday • Visiting Community Helper
  • Sunday (August 16): STEAM • Build a Mighty Lookout Tower
Week 4 (August 18–23)
  • Tuesday (August 18): Biology • Animal Environments
  • Wednesday (August 19): Earth Science • Landform Builders
  • Thursday (August 20): Chemistry & Physics • Balancing Act Challenge
  • Friday (August 21): Space • Day & Night
  • Saturday (August 22): Super Science Saturday • Visiting Community Helper
  • Sunday (August 23): STEAM • Weaving Science & Art
Week 5 (August 25–30)
  • Tuesday (August 25): Biology • How Animals Eat
  • Wednesday (August 26): Earth Science • Earth Materials Sort
  • Thursday (August 27): Chemistry & Physics • Movement & Energy Play Station
  • Friday (August 28): Space • Helper Mission: Space Mission Plan & Play
  • Saturday (August 29): Super Science Saturday • Community Science Fair
  • Sunday (August 30): STEAM • Roman Telescope Lift-Off!

A Summer Full of Discovery Starts Here

From hands-on STEAM activities and special guests to pop-up experiences and creative challenges, there’s something new to discover all summer at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.

Membership makes it easy to enjoy repeat visits, family fun, and unlimited admission all season long, plus a full year of exploration.

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Explore a New Theme Each Day

A Summer Full of STEAM Surprises

Tuesday: Natural Science
Wednesday: Earth Science
Thursday: Chemistry & Physics
Friday: Space
Saturday: Visiting Performer or Speaker
Sunday: Artsy Science

Plan Your Visit

🕙 Daily Discovery Activities: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (Tuesday-Sunday)
📅 When: June, July & August
🎟️ Admission: Included with paid Museum admission
💛 Suggested Donation: $5

No registration required. Activities are designed for curious learners and families of all ages.