Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosMichigan, United States11-50 Employees

The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, operates as a hands-on science center delivering informal STEM education for visitors of all ages. Founded in 1982 in a historic firehouse, it now occupies a 40,000-square-foot facility with about 250 interactive exhibits created in collaboration with scientists, designers, engineers, and other innovators to promote science discovery and literacy. The institution emphasizes accessible experiences that translate complex concepts into approachable, family-friendly activities.

The museum draws a substantial regional audience, reporting nearly 400,000 visitors annually and more than 6 million since opening. Its programs align with Michigan's GLCE and NGSS, and its exhibits have been displayed in libraries, community centers, and shopping malls across the state, broadening its reach. In 2021, the institution expanded its offerings with the opening of the STEAM PARK gallery, reflecting ongoing development in its STEAM-focused exhibits.

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