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Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum

πŸ“ Kerrytown, MI

β˜…4.7(3,840 Google reviews)

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum at 220 E Ann St spans multiple floors of interactive science exhibits, a dedicated Preschool Gallery with water tables and a child-sized fire engine, and a large enclosed playroom.

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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Danielle Curran

Great interactive museum!

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children from toddler age through early middle school. The Preschool Gallery gives parents of very young children a dedicated, age-appropriate zone. Stroller parking space inside is sparseβ€”consider leaving large strollers in the car and using a carrier for infants.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Stroller parking inside is sparseβ€”a carrier or compact fold is easier for families with infants.
⏰Head to the Preschool Gallery first with children under 4; it's designed specifically for that age group.
🎟️Nearby parking structures are the most reliable option; street parking in the area fills quickly on weekends.
πŸš—A coat rack and bag drop area sit just inside the entranceβ€”use them to travel light through the exhibits.

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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4.7
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3,840 Google reviews

Interactive exhibits45%
All ages engaged35%
Preschool zone12%
Parking logistics8%
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Danielle Curran

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β€œGreat interactive museum!”

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RAQUEL BIALOKUR

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β€œSo much fun! Busy!”

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Anastasiia Flick

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β€œI’m sure this is a really fun and interesting museum for families with kids.”

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Brian Williams

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β€œSo much fun for families. Park on nearby streets or structures and bring your stroller if needed ( there's limited stroller parking and a large coat rack area just inside.) multiple floors with tons of cool exhibits for bigger & little kids. An awesome playroom with separate doors that is very large and has infant- and younger-kids friendly areas. So much fun for a day if you live close by, or even an hour away it's easy enough to drive in. Never especially busy. Grab lunch at one of the many amazing eatery options all over Ann Arbor while you're in town or drive by Gallup Park, Argo Pond, anything and make a fun day out going here and then seeing something else in the A²”

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Overview

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum occupies a multi-story building in downtown Ann Arbor, with exhibits calibrated from preschoolers through older kids. The Preschool Gallery is purpose-built for the youngest visitorsβ€”water tables, dress-up, and a child-sized fire engine keep toddlers engaged without overwhelming them. Older children gravitate to the Legacy Gallery, where they can experiment with simple machines, explore how the internet works, and enclose themselves in an oversized soap bubble.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 17:00
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

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