Space Day | May 4 | 11:00am - 3:00pm

May the 4th be with you, or should be say, with us! 🛸

You’re invited to join us on Saturday, May 4th for Space Day and immerse yourself in our universe and explore all things celestial. 💫

Out-of-this-world activities include: 

🚀 Experiment with different methods of rocket launches. 

🛸 Craft your own air-powered rocket to take home.

⭐️ Investigate how air resistance can speed us up -  or slow us down.

👩‍🚀  Do you have what it takes to become an astronaut? 

🚀 Your spaceship is in trouble! With the materials you have on board, design and build a space lander to return to Earth safely. 

🪐 And more!

Activities are available with the purchase of general admission and run from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

Speaker Series: Dr. John Hartig | Rouge River Revived: How People are Bringing Their River Back to Life | May 30 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm

How can community efforts help our environment? 🌱

On May 30, learn from Dr. John Hartig, co-Editor of “Rouge River Revived” and Visiting Scholar at the University of Windsor’s Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research, on the inspiring revitalization of Michigan’s Rogue River.  

At one point, Rouge River was considered one of the most polluted rivers in the United States, but community efforts are working to bring it back to life. Discover its incredible revitalization and the power of collective community action to help conserve our environment! 🤝

For 14 years, Dr. Hartig served as Refuge Manager for the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and has received numerous awards for his environmental work, including a 2022 Crain’s Detroit Business Notable Leader in Sustainability.

Come hear from a Michigan leader in sustainability and how communities are making our backyards a better place. 💚

Doors open at 5:00pm for visitors to enjoy exhibits. The lecture will begin at 6:00pm with a Q&A session to follow.

Don't Forget 

• Register for Free First Friday (May 3), courtesy of MASCO to get FREE admission to the Institute! Walk-ups welcome between 10:00am - 5:00pm. Pre-registration is required after 5:00pm. 
• Register for Free Third Thursday (May 16), courtesy of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, and get FREE admission to the Institute between 5:00 - 8:00pm. Walk-ups are welcome, but due to capacity limits, entrance is not guaranteed. 
• Experience everything the museum has to offer for only $5 every Friday after 5:00pm! General admission, Galileo exhibition, and Acheson Planetarium tickets will be available for just $5 each. Learn more. 
• Discover science hands-on at our exploreLAB! Open on select Saturdays, Sundays, and school breaks. Plan a trip today!
• Ramp up your scout program with our workshops! Scouts can engage in science-themed activities that are entertaining and will fill your group’s badge requirement. Custom workshops and dates are available. Sign up today! 
• Make the most of summer break with the Institute’s Explore Camps! Each week focuses on a different immersive scientific topic. Sign up for one week or multiple! Learn more and register.