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The DIA will open its new exhibit, “Regeneration: Black Cinema, 1898-1971,” which honors the legacy of African Americans in film. It includes costumes, props, photographs, posters and interactive elements. The museum also has permanent exhibits, Africa and Center for African American Art.
Event cost: Free w/general admission; Free/residents of Macomb,...
Families can enjoy special events every month on the First Friday, where you'll explore how microscopes have been used and improved over time. Presented by Dr. Ronald J. Tackett, Associate Professor of Physics - Kettering University.
Event cost: $4-$8/adult, $3-$6/ages 2-11, free/under 2
Event time: 6-7 p.m. Feb. 2, March 1,...
Families can enjoy snow-shoeing or cross-country skiing while exploring the grounds at Ford House this winter. Bring your own skis or snowshoes or borrow snowshoes from Ford House (limited availability). Have a cup of hot cocoa inside, too.
Event cost: $10-$15/adult, $7-$10/child
Event times: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 20, 27; Feb....
This exhibit teaches the fine art of Japanese doll-making and showcases three ichimatsu Friendship Dolls.
Event cost: Free w/museum admission
Event times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; closed Monday, Dec. 2, 2023-June 5, 2024
This engaging exhibition introduces how current thinking about dinosaur biology has changed over the past two decades and highlights current research by scientists from the American Museum of Natural History and other leading paleontologists around the world. See a full-size cast skeleton leg of a Tyrannosaurus rex, two life-size models...
Join Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Everest, Rocky, Zuma and Tracker in a series of hands-on, educational adventures in the world of Adventure Bay. Children will overcome challenges and learn how to work as a team in this play-based exhibit.
Event cost: Free w/museum admission and for members
Event times: 9:30 a.m.-5...
Explore the many fun and hands-on activities Cranbrook Institute of Science has going on during winter break.
Event cost: Free w/general admission
Event times: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 3-6, 2024
Join Cranbrook Art Museum to celebrate the winter solstice with music and by creating your own lantern or wreath crown. Hot cocoa, mulled wine and traditional Scandinavian treats will be available to purchase.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 2023
This exhibit features the Oscar-winning costumes of designer Ruth E. Carter. The exhibition features more than 60 of Carter’s original designs, including costumes from “Black Panther,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” “Malcolm X,” “Do The Right Thing” and more iconic films.
Event cost: $30/adults 18-61, $20/seniors 62-plus, $15/ages 5-17 and military,...
This hands-on drop-in activity at the museum is inspired by a special item in the collection: a very old pomander made in 1890, by Miss Pauline Wagner. For ages 8-plus.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 2-30, 2023
Doug Cannell: Learning Curves is an expansive collection of works by Detroit-based sculptor Doug Cannell and will be on display at The Stamelos Gallery Center.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5 p.m. Oct. 19-Dec. 10, 2023
Families can tour the radio station, meet your favorite WDET hosts and reporters, enjoy cookies and hot chocolate, shop vintage WDET swag and more.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 5-10 p.m. Dec. 2, 2023
