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STEM Exhibits

The Hall of Ideas and the upper floors of the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art remain closed due to flood damage to our facility, we are bringing interactive and hands-on STEM Exhibits to the IFF & DuPont STEM Exhibit Space. Join us for one of the exhibits below:

FRI 12 - 4 PM, SAT 10 AM - 2 PM and SUN 12 - 4 PM

$4 per person and FREE for Museum Members

At the Speed of Light Exhibition

At the Speed of Light

JAN 19 - MAY 26, 2024
Recommended for kids in grades 2 - 8

Discover the vibrant world of light in this hands-on, immersive exhibit. Learn about the physics of light as you experiment with the ways it moves and bends, explore how our eyes perceive light and the tricks that it can play on us, while viewing earth’s spectacular natural light shows.

Sponsored by Blasy Electric QRP

Upcoming STEM Exhibit Events

Minis in the Museum

SAT, APR 27, 2024 / 10:30 AM

Join us for a monthly story time at the museum! Mini museum goers between the ages of 1 - 5 are invited to join us every third Saturday of the month at 10:30 AM in the IFF & Dupont STEM Exhibit Space. Guests will enjoy a special story and themed snack, as well as a take-home activity for children and parents to do together.

Join us in April for We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom

The event is included with Museum Admission on SAT, APR 27, or free for Museum Members!

STEAM Superheroes

SAT, JUL 13, 2024 / 10 AM - 2 PM
Outside in front of Midland Center for the Arts

Explore the science and art behind your favorite superheroes! Meet your favorite superheroes, join in hands-on experiments, create your own graphic novel spread, watch super science demonstrations and meet the real STEM heroes in our community!

Included with Museum Admission

Spark!Lab® Smithsonian

Spark!Lab is a unique hands-on learning lab where visitors of all ages can explore what it means to be an inventor. Participants use their knowledge and provided materials to answer open-ended challenges. Creativity and collaboration abound in this safe space where if you fail it is just a first attempt in learning! 

Current Exhibit Hours

General Hours:

MON - THU

CLOSED

FRI

12 - 4 PM

SAT

10 AM - 2 PM

SUN

12 - 4 PM