Detroit Children's Museum
Get ready to imagine, wonder, explore, create, laugh, learn, play and do at the Detroit Children’s Museum! With a diverse collection of over 100,000 artifacts, hands-on stations and planetarium demonstrations, we offer a unique look at world cultures, history, art and science.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Detroit Children’s Museum features many interesting exhibits to delight and inspire children’s curiosity and interest in the world around them. Highlights include:
- DCM Planetarium
- Travel through History gallery
- Live, Learn, Play Center
- Science All Around gallery
- Up North exhibit gallery
- COMING SOON! New gallery - Dolls
- COMING SOON! New gallery - Under the Sea
Founded in 1917 by Detroit Public Schools, the Detroit Children’s Museum is the nation’s third oldest children’s museum. The Detroit Children’s Museum is a partnership between Detroit Public Schools and the Detroit Science Center.
New Joint Membership Program Includes Both Museums!
Members of the Detroit Science Center will automatically become members of the Detroit Children’s Museum. Just show your Science Center membership card at the Children’s Museum for complimentary admission for the number of people covered by your membership.
Detroit Children's Museum Upcoming Events
Make sure to look for Saturdays are special on second!
Please join us for our special themed events on Saturdays throughout the end of the year.
*Activities are inculded with admission unless otherwise noted.
Location
The Detroit Children's Museum is located at:
6134 Second Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
Construction Updates
For construction updates and possible detours go to http://www.michigan.gov/mdot
Directions
Local Travel & Transportation
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Hours
Tuesday - Friday |
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Saturday |
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Sunday - Monday |
CLOSED |
The Detroit Children's Museum, which is no longer affiliated with the Detroit Science Center, has reopened for Detroit Public schools students. For more information, go to www.detroitk12.org/childrensmuseum
Admission
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DSC Members |
Non-members |
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| Adult (13 and over) |
FREE |
$5 |
| Child ( 2-12) |
FREE |
$3 |
| Child (under 2) |
FREE |
FREE |
Notables
Admission includes one planetarium show.
Additional planetarium shows are $1.
Field Trip Programs
Cost: $3.50/students Required: 3 chaperones/group additional chaperones are $5/person
Each field trip includes a planetarium and classroom program. The field trips are separated into content areas and are aligned with the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations.To make a group trip reservation, call 313.577.8400,Option 5.
Homeschool HIP Sessions
Learn more here
Lend & Learn Program
If you can’t visit us, bring the Detroit Children’s Museum’s amazing collection of artifacts to your school or center with one of our Lend & LearnKits!
Lend & Learn Rates: Lend & Learn Kit: $50 (includes one-week kit rental) Lend & Learn Kit + Presentation: $100 (includes one-hour presentation and one-week kit rental) To make a Lend & Learn reservation,call 313.873.8100. *Detroit Public Schools are eligible to receive free or reduced-rate Detroit Children’s Museum group trips and Lend & Learn Kits. |
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Artifacts are grouped into educational kits on themed topics such as World Cultures, Asia or Africa, Michigan Animals, Rocks and Minerals of the United States, and much more. We also can provide one of our certified educators to present these artifacts with background information for your group with lesson plans for your use.
Lending Collection website click HERE
Have your Bithday Party at Detroit Children's Museum
For ages 6 and up learn more HERE
For ages 5 and under learn more HERE
Scout Workshops
Learn more here
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Contact the Detroit Children's Museum
Detroit Children's Museum - General Information
Main number: (313) 873-8100
Front Desk (313) 873-8100xt. 221, 228