Excite your students about science and technology with a hands-on learning experience at the Detroit Science Center!
 

A Science Center group visit is a great way to enhance your classroom curriculum or introduce new science topics in a dynamic, fun, learning environment. From preschool through 12th grade, to home school and Headstart programs, the Science Center offers hands-on exhibits, classroom programs, theater shows and science demonstrations for students of all ages.

Join us for an adventure through SIX LABORATORY AREAS, including our newest exhibit Step Into Heart Health�.  We'll slip, slide, lift and pull to explore the scientific principles of motion, matter and energy, waves and vibrations, and the life sciences. Small hands can explore pint size principles in the SBC Children's Gallery. a 1,200-square-foot exhibit with interactive displays, quizzes and important heart health information. 

The FORD LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER welcomes minds in motion with five unique learning classrooms that are out of this world.

Spark a new interest in electricity at DTE ENERGY SPARKS THEATER, one of two demonstration stages. Tilt, float and try out a real hovercraft on the DAIMLERCHRYSLER SCIENCE STAGE located in the heart of the center.

Think you've seen all that IMAX® has to offer? Think again! Our IMAX® DOME THEATRE offers state of the art technology for an unforgettable cinematic experience.

Don't be surprised if our DASSAULT SYSTEMES PLANETARIUM leaves you star struck. This four-story high planetarium offers regularly scheduled shows for a glimpse of the wide, wild universe.

All exhibits and education programs correlate to the Michigan Curriculum Framework and support the MEAP test.

Group Program Guide
Click here to download our 2006-07Group Programs Guide or call 313.577.8400, Option 5, to request a copy today!

Home School "HIP" Days
Click here to learn more about our Hands-on Interactive Programs (HIPs) that take home school students on an in-depth exploration of space and physical science concepts.

Have questions or wish to make a reservation? Give us a call at 313.577.8400, Option 5. We look forward to hearing from you and hope your group will visit with us soon!