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Michigan Science Center

4.4 ★ · 3,218 reviews on Google

Closed now · 5020 John R St, Detroit, MI 48202

Michigan Science Center at 5020 John R St in Detroit, MI is a science and technology museum for kids, with interactive exhibits, a planetarium, shows and a theater. Live performances and tours are also part of its offerings. The center welcomes children and families, and has a cafe and gift shop on site. It holds a Google rating of 4.4 from 3,218 reviews. Admission carries a fee, and getting tickets ahead is recommended. Discounts are available for active military personnel. Listed parking options include both free and paid lot and street parking. The entrance, parking, restrooms and seating are wheelchair accessible. Changing tables, unisex restrooms and Wi-Fi are among the amenities. The center also identifies itself as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. For visitors planning around meals, there is a cafe but no restaurant.

Michigan Science Center

Know before you go

  • Interactive science and technology exhibits
  • Planetarium, theater and live performances
  • Tours and family-friendly amenities
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restrooms and seating
  • Active military discounts

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  • Enjoyed visiting both as a youth and adult with my two daughters. — Google, 5★, October 3, 2026
  • My family and I had a great experience at this Science Center. We were traveling with a 2 year old and 4 year old. There were multiple areas for kids of all ages. There were live demonstrations as… — Google, 5★, October 2, 2026

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