Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids
Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Interactive learning locale for kids. Colorful, 4-story space invites children to play & learn through 250+ science-focused exhibits.
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Mediterranean & Near East objects & art. Small museum with entry by donation highlighting ancient & medieval artifacts with tours & lectures.
University of Michigan Museum of Art
Modern environs for diverse collections. Spacious galleries house a sizable collection of rotating artworks that span centuries & the globe.
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Museum focused on prehistoric life. University museum known for its exhibits on prehistoric life, popular with children.
Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor
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University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum
Flower garden for walks & photos. Tranquil garden with spring-blooming flowers, popular for quiet walks, painting & photography.
Leslie Science & Nature Center
Wildlife enclosures & education programs. Natural space with trails, raptor enclosures, a Critter House & public programs for all ages.
Gallup Park
Scenic area for hiking & canoeing. 69-acre park with walkways & bridges, playgrounds, picnic sites, & canoeing/kayaking areas.
African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County
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Parker Mill County Park
Wooded park with a historic grist mill. This park offers forested trails, seasonal tours of its old grist mill & a museum in a cider mill.
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Gardens, conservatory & gift shop. Offering sprawling gardens, woods & prairies, plus a visitors center, gift shop & conservatory.
Fox Science Preserve
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The Creature Conservancy
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Michigan Firehouse Museum and Education Center
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Rentschler Farm Museum
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Dexter Area Museum
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Michigan Flight Museum
WWII planes & Michigan aviation exhibits. Aviation museum focused on WWII hosts exhibits & offers pre-booked flights in classic bombers.
Westland Historic Village Park
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Friends of the Garden City
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Friends of the Barn
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Dearborn Historical Museum
Local history in a commandant's quarters. Local & military history museum in a furnished 19th-century military commandant's quarters.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
Museum on American history & culture. Sprawling space dedicated to American life & ideas, includes the Rosa Parks bus & JFK's limo.
Fair Lane: Home of Clara and Henry Ford
Iconic estate with picturesque grounds. With its buildings closed for restoration, this iconic estate allows entry to its grounds & gardens.
Greenfield Village
Vast American history museum complex. Sprawling open-air history museum founded by Henry Ford with artifacts & homes of famous Americans.
Cranbrook Institute of Science
Natural science museum & planetarium. Natural history museum features a T. rex skeleton cast & planetarium among its interactive exhibits.
Historic Fort Wayne
Fortress with tours & community events. 19th-century military fort on the Detroit River with tours, re-enactments & community events.
Motown Museum
History of the famous label & hit-maker. Collection of the label's art & memorabilia plus the famous studio A & The Supremes' costumes.
Detroit Historical Museum
Interactive & educational city museum. Museum features interactive & revolving exhibits on the city's history, including recreated streets.
Detroit Institute of Arts
Large art museum displaying global works. Museum featuring 100+ galleries with American & global art on display, from ancient to modern eras.
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum
Retro cars in a vintage Model T factory. Restored 1904 factory for the Ford Model T featuring historical tours & many original cars.
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
Sprawling gallery with rotating exhibits. Ex-auto dealership turned cavernous gallery of ever-changing contemporary art exhibits & lectures.
Michigan Science Center
Dynamic science museum for children. Science & technology museum for kids offers interactive exhibits, a planetarium, shows & a cafe.
Outdoor Adventure Center
Museum with simulated outdoor activities. Simulated outdoor recreation experiences like biking, plus local nature displays, in a roomy museum.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum
Maritime museum full of local history. Sprawling facility with artifacts & exhibits detailing the Great Lakes & local maritime history.
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