Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, Ann Arbor
The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is an interactive museum that provides scientific exploration for children and adults. It was founded in 1978 and moved to its current home in 1982. The main building is a historic brick firehouse built in 1882 in the Italianate architectural style.
The museum has over 250 interactive exhibits divided into more than a dozen categories. Some of these categories include All About You, which focuses on the human body; Media Works, which delves into the world of telecommunications and Blast Off, which lets visitors launch air rockets. The Lyons Country Store is a fully stocked, 1930s store with a period-accurate cash register and a playable chess board.
The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is open from 10 AM to 5 PM. The museum is closed on Mondays and is only available for rentals on Saturdays. It is conveniently located within walking distance of the University of Michigan and Kerrytown’s Market & Shops.
The museum has over 250 interactive exhibits divided into more than a dozen categories. Some of these categories include All About You, which focuses on the human body; Media Works, which delves into the world of telecommunications and Blast Off, which lets visitors launch air rockets. The Lyons Country Store is a fully stocked, 1930s store with a period-accurate cash register and a playable chess board.
The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is open from 10 AM to 5 PM. The museum is closed on Mondays and is only available for rentals on Saturdays. It is conveniently located within walking distance of the University of Michigan and Kerrytown’s Market & Shops.
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Sight Name: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
Sight Location: Ann Arbor, USA (See walking tours in Ann Arbor)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Ann Arbor, USA (See walking tours in Ann Arbor)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Create Your Own Walk in Ann Arbor
Creating your own self-guided walk in Ann Arbor is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
University of Michigan Walking Tour
Ann Arbor is a home to the sprawling University of Michigan – one of America’s best public educational institutions, attracting top students and faculty from all over the world.
Founded in 1817 in Detroit as the University of Michigania, 20 years before the territory became a state, this university is Michigan's oldest. The school was moved to Ann Arbor in 1837. Among its alumni there... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Founded in 1817 in Detroit as the University of Michigania, 20 years before the territory became a state, this university is Michigan's oldest. The school was moved to Ann Arbor in 1837. Among its alumni there... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Ann Arbor's Historical Buildings
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The abundance of down-home charm, especially in the historic district, is richly complemented by plethora of time-tested architectural landmarks in... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Ann Arbor Introduction Walking Tour
A western exurb of Detroit, the charming green college town of Ann Arbor possesses a unique charm and down-home atmosphere – a combination of big-city amenities and a small-town vibe.
It started off as a small strip of land registered in 1825 as "Annarbour", named after the wives of its co-founders, both called Ann, and the stands of bur oak trees. Following the move of the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
It started off as a small strip of land registered in 1825 as "Annarbour", named after the wives of its co-founders, both called Ann, and the stands of bur oak trees. Following the move of the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles