1 / 2The Discovery Center of Macomb
📍 Mount Clemens, MI
Hands-on STEAM exhibits for kids aged 12 months to 12 years, with sensory bags including weighted vests, noise-cancelling headphones, and texture squares available for children with special needs. Free public events run year-round.
This place is amazing what a wonderful staff and an awesome place to take children they make you feel very comfortable and welcomed
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children aged 1–12, especially those seeking a low-cost or free outing with genuine educational content. The sensory bag program makes it an outstanding choice for families with children who have sensory sensitivities or special needs.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Gine Ferranti
“This place is amazing what a wonderful staff and an awesome place to take children they make you feel very comfortable and welcomed”
Lexi Grady
“So many fun things to do and also sensory bags for kids with special needs that were awesome. Weighted vests, headphones, emotion wheel, sunglasses, and different sensory squares for textures! The staff was so friendly and helpful.”
Alex Paczkowski
“Wonderful place for kids. Lots of fun activities. Popcorn for a donation. Lots of homemade stuff and decorations. Just a wonderful place for the kids”
Tiff Sahrow
“Brought my granddaughters here for the first time today and they had a ball. A very warm and welcoming way for kids to learn. We will be returning!!!”
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Overview
Located in historic downtown Mount Clemens, this nonprofit children's museum provides interactive STEAM-based exhibits, youth badge camp programs, and community events at no admission charge. Staff actively engage with both kids and adults throughout the space. Sensory accommodation kits—weighted vests, headphones, emotion wheels, sunglasses, and sensory texture squares—are available on-site, making the center accessible to children with sensory processing needs.
