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Michigan Science Center, Detroit

3.4
#8 of 10 in Museums in Detroit
Science Museum Museum
MiSci features five theaters, including Michigan’s largest screen at the Chrysler IMAX® Dome Theatre; the Dassault Systèmes Planetarium; the Toyota Engineering Theater; the DTE Energy Sparks Theater; the Chrysler Science Stage; a 9,800 square-foot Traveling Exhibits Hall; hands-on exhibit galleries focusing on space, life and physical science; Kids Town just for pint-size scientists; and, education and outreach programs.
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4.1
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  • August 5, 2017
    I would mitt it's been a little while since I've been here and there's a reason for that the last couple times I've visited I just haven't been impressed it just seems like there isn't really much the...  more »
  • August 1, 2017
    We paid over $100 to take our three grandchildren. The exhibitions were outdated and the whole area needs attention. The place did not have a welcoming atmosphere.  more »
  • July 26, 2017
    It was a cool place and was our kids first time they both enjoyed it and the live show on electricity. Our youngest got chosen to participate on stage and she was in heaven as well as my husband. Next...  more »
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  • June 6, 2017
    Fantastic day out, plenty for my daughter to do, loads of demonstrations. Loved being in the Faraday cage! Basf live was great fun
  • May 30, 2017
    Hours of hands on, interactive, fun science exhibits. My grown children still love to come here! 😀
  • April 9, 2017
    My son was here for a scouting event. Was a great experience and though it hasn't changed much over the last year or two since we went last, it doesn't need to. The exhibits are fun and educational.
  • January 29, 2017
    SUPER dirty, looks like it hasn't been cleaned in 10 years. Bathe your kids immediately after taking them here. It even smells bad. A lot of exhibits don't work. Basically the whole place needs work. And don't take anyone over 10 years old. The science center is meant for young children
  • January 17, 2017
    Great facility for 12 and under. Nice little planetarium. Excellent for school groups. The current exhibit on bio-luminescence is great and very informative. Make a day out of it and hit the other very nearby museums!
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