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Explore nearly 7,000 Hallmark keepsake ornaments at the Miniature Moments exhibit. This kid-friendly display shows the artistry behind holiday decorations and celebrates timeless memories.
Event cost: Museum admission applies — tickets $28 adults, $23 youth ages 5-11, free for children under 5.
Event times: Open daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. year-round.
Tinkering for Tots invites preschoolers to explore storytelling, play, and hands-on learning through monthly themed activities. Each session includes a story, a museum artifact visit, and a take-home STEAM activity kit.
Event cost: Free for members or with museum admission ($34 adults, $25.50 youth, ages 4 and under free)
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Step into the world of Leonardo da Vinci through full-scale inventions, intricate art studies, and interactive displays. Families can explore art, science, and engineering while kids enjoy hands-on machines like a room of mirrors and a rope pulley. Free for members or included with museum admission.
Event cost: Members free;...
See one of the largest presentations of contemporary Native American art in the Midwest. Families can explore more than 90 works including beadwork, painting, sculpture and more, while learning about Anishinaabe traditions and creativity.
Event cost: Free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties; free with tribal-issued ID; general...
The 13th annual exhibition showcases ofrendas, or altars, created by local artists and community members. Families can explore this meaningful tradition together and learn about Mexican culture through colorful displays.
Event cost: Free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties; general admission for non-residents varies ($8-18)
Event times: Sept. 27-Nov....
Step into the worlds of Van Gogh and Monet through more than 700 masterpieces projected in immersive 360-degree visuals with music. Families can enjoy vibrant colors, moving images and interactive spaces designed for all ages.
Event cost: Ticket prices vary, starting at general admission rates (check online for details)
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Step into the mind of Leonardo da Vinci and explore 40 full-scale interactive machines at this hands-on exhibition. Kids can crank gears, pull levers and see inventions like flying machines, water pumps and even a working robot.
Event cost: Included with general admission ($18 adults, $14 youth ages 2-15, free...
Step back 290 million years to explore life before the dinosaurs. Kids can see fossilized skeletons, life-size models and even dig for fossils in interactive pits.
Event cost: Adults $9, adult members $8, seniors 65+ and children 2-12 $7, senior and child members $6, children under 2 and CIS Enhanced...
Families can celebrate fall with cider, donuts, and a lively outdoor market filled with local vendors. Kids will love the petting zoo, pony rides, and face painting, while adults can relax in the beer garden or tour the Main Residence.
Event cost: $12 adults, $6 children (public); $10 adults, $5...
Families can enjoy free admission for kids 11 and under at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village during select weekends. This limited-time offer is perfect for exploring exhibits and outdoor fun with the whole family.
Event cost: Free for kids 11 and under with paid adult...
Kids and families can bring in rocks, fossils, shells, and other natural objects to be identified by experts in paleontology, botany, zoology, and more. Hands-on activities with the U-M Herbarium and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology make this a fun, interactive way to learn about science.
Event cost: Free admission
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Families can enjoy hands-on design challenges at Cranbrook Art Museum, from creating textiles and Lego models to building a mini golf hole. Activities are inspired by mid-century modern innovators, with snacks and drinks available for purchase at the FIKA café.
Event cost: Included with museum admission; free for ArtMembers and...
