Spend spring break at the Institute and explore the natural world around us! As the seasons begin to change, learn about the wonders of our ecosystem with various local environmental organizations through engaging hands-on activities:

  • Bee-come a beehive keeper
  • Craft your own germination necklace
  • Battle water pollution
  • Explore the creepy invasive critters of the Great Lakes
  • Investigate Michigan’s wildlife
  • Become a recycling superhero
  • Stop and smell the wildflowers
  • And more nature-based fun!

All activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission. The museum will be open 10:00am - 5:00pm on March 27, 28, and 30, and 10:00am - 10:00pm on March 29, and all activities will be available from 11:00am - 3:00pm daily.

Tickets to Galileo: Scientist, Astronomer, Visionary range in price from $5 - $8 per person, in addition to general museum admission for non-members. Tickets to the Acheson Planetarium and exploreLAB (on select days) are offered with an additional fee and can be purchased at the front desk upon arrival.