The Michigan Science Center is turning up the volume on summer fun! In partnership with the Concert of Colors Festival, Mi-Sci will offer two FREE community days packed with science, music, and culture on Thursday, July 17 and Friday, July 18.

Families can enjoy an immersive experience where science meets music in a festival-style atmosphere. Expect interactive exhibits, live shows, and unique programming that blends creativity, culture, and STEM education—all for free!

  • Science Stage Shows – Mi-Sci educators showcase hands-on science demonstrations at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m.
  • Toyota 4D Engineering Theater – A special 7-minute film celebrating Martha Reeves will be shown every 20 minutes throughout the day.
  • Above & Beyond Exhibition – Explore innovations in aerospace inside the Science Hall.
  • Arts and Scraps – Get creative with recycled materials and sustainability projects.
  • Cultural Dance Lessons – Try African dance on Thursday at 1pm and Latin dance on Friday at 4pm with free 60-minute workshops.
  • Check Out The Dinosaurs – Meet the Tyrannosaurs Family exhibit – Stunning life-sized fossil displays and interactive experiences that bring some of the most fascinating dinosaurs to life.

Upgrade your experience with these ticketed activities that are $6 per person.

  • IMAX® Dome TheatreColors of the World Laser Show at the top of each hour from 1pm to 5pm
  • Planetarium Shows – Special shows each hour from 12:30pmto 4:30pm

Get your tickets here

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