Family Programs


JULY
4 The Detroit Science Center will be open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Rackham parking structure and the Cultural Center lot will be closed on Friday, July 4 and will re-open on Saturday, July 5. Street parking will be available.
9 Wacky Pirate Wednesdays - Visit the Detroit Science Center on any Wednesday this summer and take part in Wacky Pirate Wednesdays! Dress like a pirate to receive FREE admission to the SHIPWRECK: Pirates & Treasure exhibition with paid general admission to the museum. There will be a fun pirate parade around the Science Center at 1 p.m. and special treats from our treasure chest for all pirates.
12 Extravaganza Day: Oceanography Day 
Did you know that the sea floor spreads and you can make salt from the ocean water? Learn how when we demonstrate sea floor spreading, crystallization and more.
15-17 Teacher Development Workshop: Inquiring Minds in STEM
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Wacky Pirate Wednesdays - Visit the Detroit Science Center on any Wednesday this summer and take part in Wacky Pirate Wednesdays! Dress like a pirate to receive FREE admission to the SHIPWRECK: Pirates & Treasure exhibition with paid general admission to the museum. There will be a fun pirate parade around the Science Center at 1 p.m. and special treats from our treasure chest for all pirates.

23 Wacky Pirate Wednesdays - Visit the Detroit Science Center on any Wednesday this summer and take part in Wacky Pirate Wednesdays! Dress like a pirate to receive FREE admission to the SHIPWRECK: Pirates & Treasure exhibition with paid general admission to the museum. There will be a fun pirate parade around the Science Center at 1 p.m. and special treats from our treasure chest for all pirates.
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Extravaganza Day: Navigation Day

Maps, stars, and fun! Discover how to read maps and the stars to find your way home through demonstrations and fun crafts.

31 Member Preview Event: Mystery of the Great Lakes
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AUGUST
1 Mystery of the Great Lakes Opens in the Chrysler IMAX® Dome Theatre
6 Wacky Pirate Wednesdays - Visit the Detroit Science Center on any Wednesday this summer and take part in Wacky Pirate Wednesdays! Dress like a pirate to receive FREE admission to the SHIPWRECK: Pirates & Treasure exhibition with paid general admission to the museum. There will be a fun pirate parade around the Science Center at 1 p.m. and special treats from our treasure chest for all pirates.
9 Extravaganza Day: Engineering Day
Learn about engineers and the jobs they do. Build bridges, electric circuits and more as we experiment with different engineering topics.
13 Wacky Pirate Wednesdays - Visit the Detroit Science Center on any Wednesday this summer and take part in Wacky Pirate Wednesdays! Dress like a pirate to receive FREE admission to the SHIPWRECK: Pirates & Treasure exhibition with paid general admission to the museum. There will be a fun pirate parade around the Science Center at 1 p.m. and special treats from our treasure chest for all pirates.
19 Extravaganza Day: Aviation Day
Explore the science of aviation from kites to planes and rockets. Have fun with indoor radio-controlled helicopter demonstrations.
20 Wacky Pirate Wednesdays - Visit the Detroit Science Center on any Wednesday this summer and take part in Wacky Pirate Wednesdays! Dress like a pirate to receive FREE admission to the SHIPWRECK: Pirates & Treasure exhibition with paid general admission to the museum. There will be a fun pirate parade around the Science Center at 1 p.m. and special treats from our treasure chest for all pirates.
SEPTEMBER
1 SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure Leaves
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs leaves the Chrysler IMAX® Dome Theatre
   
20 Autumn Nights Opens in the Planetarium
The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket Opens in the Planetarium