The Michigan DNR Outdoor Adventure Center is one of the most popular kid-friendly destinations in metro Detroit and on the first Sunday of each month you can visit for FREE!
Experience exciting outdoor adventures with hands-on activities, exhibits and simulators – walk behind and touch a waterfall, use stepping stones to cross the water, step into a fishing boat and reel in a big fish, hit the trail on a mountain bike or snowmobile, and much more.
At the OAC, you’ll learn about how the DNR manages state parks, forests, wildlife and fish as you climb the roots and explore the canopy of a massive the oak tree, hop aboard a real airplane, and see what’s swimming in the aquarium and identify the fish. The three-story interactive museum is great for all ages. Make sure you visit the top floor to experience the fly like an eagle simulator and take a picture in an eagles nest!
The OAC is open on Wednesdays and Friday from 10am to 3pm, Saturdays from 10am to 5pm and Sundays 12pm to 5pm. Admission is $5 for guests 13 and older, guests between the ages of 2 and 12 are $3. Free admission will offered to guests between 12pm and 3pm on March 5th, April 2nd, May 7th, October 1st, November 5th and December 3rd.
For those looking for a sensory-friendly experience, the OAC hosts Sensory-Friendly days from 10am to 12pm on the following dates: April 2nd, June 10th, July 1st, August 5th, October 1st and December 3rd. Admission is complimentary on these days.
Outdoor Adventure Center // 1801 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207
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