Discover the wonderful world of rocks, minerals, fossils, and meteorites! Chat with local experts, try a hands-on activity, and browse our vendor tables to add to – or begin – your own mineral collection!
Community Partners
Michigan Mineralogical Society
American Institute of Professional Geologists – Wayne State University Chapter
Programs
Earth on the Move: Join an auditorium program about the forces that shape Earth processes.
Activities will include the following and more!
- What’s My Rock?: Bring in a favorite rock from home and have local experts share its story.
- Mineral Gallery Scavenger Hunt: Track them all down and select a colorful mineral prize.
- Identification Station: Test the tools geologists use for mineral identification.
- Breaking Up: Investigate geodes with our geologist and then crack open your own (geode purchase required).
- Space Rock Challenge: Can you separate the meteorites from the imposters?
- Earthquake Proof: Build a home that can withstand an earthquake.
- Minerals in our Cars: Match the unexpected ways that minerals are used in the construction of modern automobiles.
- Fossil Process: Explore fossils with a hands-on activity.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Arthur Y. Johnstone Memorial Endowment
Michigan Mineralogical Society
David and Kay Lurie
About Discovery Days
Family-friendly Discovery Days explore natural history topics through hands-on activities, presentations, exhibits, and more! Discovery Days activities are included with museum admission.
Add on an Acheson Planetarium program ticket to discover even more during your visit!