Super Scientist Weekend | February 10: 11:00am - 3:00pm | February 11: 12:00 - 3:00pm 

In honor of the February birthdays of Thomas Edison (Feb. 11), Charles Darwin (Feb. 12), and Galileo Galilei (Feb. 15), experiment, explore, and immerse yourself in the teachings of some of the world’s most influential scientists! Hands-on activities include:

🔌 Building an electrical circuit

🔭 Exploring the sky with a telescope

⚙️ Testing yourself in engineering 

🛠️ Inventing your own prototype

🧑‍🔬 Becoming a super scientist 

🧪 And more!

BONUS! To celebrate the International Day for Women and Girls in Science (Feb. 11), guests can participate in our women scientists scavenger hunt! As you explore the museum, we invite you to discover prolific women scientists and learn about the critical contributions they have, or are currently making, in STEAM-related fields.

Activities are FREE with the purchase of general museum admission!

Presidents’ Day | February 19 | 11:00am - 3:00pm



Are the kids out of school on Presidents’ Day? Keep them engaged and learning with a trip to the Institute! Explore the immersive science behind motion, from physics to plants to planets and much more.

Also, the Institute will remain open throughout mid-winter break, Feb. 21-23. Stop by to explore the wonders of science!

Activities are FREE with the purchase of general admission!

Speaker Series: Brother Guy J. Consolmagno, S.J. | March 17 | Members-exclusive Brunch and Lecture: 10:00am - 2:00pm | Public Lecture: 3:00 - 5:30pm



The Institute is thrilled to welcome Brother Guy  J. Consolmagno, S.J., Detroit native and Chief Astronomer and Director at the Vatican’s Observatory! Br. Guy will deliver two dynamic lectures - with one including a members-exclusive meet-and-greet brunch. 

Both lectures will explore, “A Vatican Astronomer’s View of Galileo," and Br. Guy’s background as a Jesuit scientist. Examine how Galileo's work challenged, and was challenged by, the science of the day; and how it was shaped by the personal ambitions of the main players in the Church, the political world, and the philosophers of the day.

Don't Forget 



• Register for Free First Friday (Feb. 2), courtesy of MASCO. If you're arriving between 10:00am - 5:00pm, walk-ups are welcome. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged after 5:00pm. Walk-ups are welcome, but due to capacity limits, entrance is not guaranteed. 
• Register for Free Third Thursday (Feb. 15), 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. 
• The 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.