Speaker Series: Brother Guy J. Consolmagno, S.J. | March 17 | Members-Exclusive Brunch and Lecture: 10:00am - 2:00pm | Public Lecture: 3:00pm - 6:00pm



Explore, “A Vatican Astronomers View of Galileo,” with the one and only Chief Astronomer and Director of the Vatican’s Observatory, Brother Guy J. Consolmagno, S. J.! 

Speaking as a Jesuit scientist, Br. Guy will examine how Galileo’s work challenged, and was challenged by the science of the day. 

Members are invited to an exclusive meet-and-greet brunch with Br. Guy before his lecture, which will be followed by a Q&A session. Members can also enjoy a planetarium show and explore the Galileo exhibit. 

All are invited to Br. Guy’s afternoon lecture followed by a Q&A session and the opportunity to explore the Galileo exhibit. Doors open at 3:00pm.

#WorldWildlifeDay | March 3 | 12:00pm - 3:00pm



In honor of #WorldWildlifeDay, explore the fascinating natural world and all its wildlife at the Institute! Spend the day learning about the needs of endangered species and how to protect our ecosystems and the animals that inhabit them through various hands-on activities:

🦋 Learn about butterfly wings and craft your own to take home

🛣️ Save the day and design a road crossing to protect animals from busy highways

🐇 Explore the clues behind the skulls and pelts of Michigan wildlife

🐟 Follow the journey of Fred the Fish to learn how everyday actions can endanger aquatic wildlife

🌲 And more wildlife-themed fun!

All activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission.

Speaker Series: Resetting the Battle | March 7 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm



Join us and the Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan for a FREE speaker event featuring Dr. Jawad Sheqwara, a Hematologist and the Lead Physician for the Henry Ford Health System’s Lymphoma Program, as he explores what the future of cancer treatment may look like.

Don't Forget 

• Register for Free Third Thursday (March 21), courtesy of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, and enjoy the museum for FREE between 5:00 - 8:00pm. You can also visit the Cranbrook Art Museum for FREE from 11:00am - 8:00pm. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. 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. 
• exploreLAB is now open on select Saturdays, Sundays, and school breaks. Visit our website for more details. 
• Have you ever wanted to spend the night at the museum? Now is your chance with Saturday Science! Explore Galileo, astronomy, paleontology, crime scene investigation, and more.