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 – July Programming

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

Week 1 (July 1–5)
  • Tuesday (June 30): Biology
  • Wednesday (July 1): Earth Science • Water and Soil Testing Station
  • Thursday (July 2): Chemistry & Physics • Sound Wave Exploration
  • Friday (July 3): Space • Space Suit Design Lab
  • Saturday (July 4): Museum Closed for Holiday
  • Sunday (July 5): STEAM • Cardboard Contraption Makerspace
Week 2 (July 7–12)
  • Tuesday (July 7): Biology • Food Chain
  • Wednesday (July 8): Earth Science • Water Cycle
  • Thursday (July 9): Chemistry & Physics • Friction Test Track
  • Friday (July 10): Space • Solar System Scale Table
  • Saturday (July 11): Super Science Saturday • Sonic Science Day
  • Sunday (July 12): STEAM • Musical Machines
Week 3 (July 14–19)
  • Tuesday (July 14): Biology • Spiders Are Our Friends
  • Wednesday (July 15): Earth Science • Mapping Our Planet
  • Thursday (July 16): Chemistry & Physics • States of Matter
  • Friday (July 17): Space • Solar System Scale Activity
  • Saturday (July 18): Super Science Saturday • Engineering Day
  • Sunday (July 19): STEAM • STEAM- X
Week 4 (July 21–26)
  • Tuesday (July 21): Biology • Spider Senses
  • Wednesday (July 22): Earth Science • Superhero Challenge: Building Engineer
  • Thursday (July 23): Chemistry & Physics • Light & Shadow Play
  • Friday (July 24): Space • Star Lab!
  • Saturday (July 25): Super Science Saturday • STEAM Day!
  • Sunday (July 26): STEAM • Comic Book Creations
Week 5 (July 28–31)
  • Tuesday (July 28): Biology • TBD
  • Wednesday (July 29): Earth Science • TBD
  • Thursday (July 30): Chemistry & Physics • TBD
  • Friday (July 31): Space • TBD
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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.