Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, specializes in interactive exhibits with the goal of helping both children and adults discover the scientist within them by promoting science literacy through experimentation, exploration, and education. Records date it to 1978. Nearby, Michigan Stadium (1.1 mi) leads the list.
A museum inside Ann Arbor
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 61" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is inside Ann Arbor, which has 56 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Detroit
Detroit is about 34 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1978
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum dates from 1978. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, specializes in interactive exhibits with the goal of helping both children and adults discover the scientist within them by promoting science literacy through experimentation, exploration, and education.
The museum is located in the historic Ann Arbor Central Fire Station, which was the main station of the Ann Arbor Fire Department from 1882 to 1978. The fire department constructed a new central station on the same block, and the Hands-On Museum constructed a large addition to the historic firehouse that serves as the majority of the museum's exhibit space.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1978
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1972)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Bases for Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
To stay close, try Ann Arbor (56) and Romulus (41).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | in town | — | 56 44 hotels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 122,233 | $453K | C |
| Romulus | 20 mi east | 30 min | 41 41 hotels | 24,547 | $160K | D |
| Ypsilanti Township | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 8 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 53,721 | $234K | — |
| Canton Township | 13 mi east | 20 min | 14 13 hotels · 1 motel | 99,714 | $372K | B− |
| Pittsfield Township | 5 mi south | 10 min | 5 5 hotels | 40,265 | $401K | C |
| Ypsilanti | 7 mi east | 10 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 19,766 | $233K | D |
| Livonia | 21 mi northeast | 30 min | 22 19 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 92,603 | $281K | C+ |
| Saline | 8 mi south | 10 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 9,001 | $341K | B |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
More places people know lie within 56 miles.
Big draw1in town Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaFord Field
36 mi Stadium & arenaComerica Park
24 mi Park & preserveDomino's Farms
326 mi MuseumThe Henry Ford1.8M visitors a year
36 mi TheatreFox Theatre
56 mi LakeLake Saint Clair
47 mi LandmarkYpsilanti Water TowerPhoto credits
Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ford Field: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Comerica Park: City of Detroit, Public domain · Domino's Farms: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0 · The Henry Ford: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fox Theatre: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Saint Clair: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Ypsilanti Water Tower: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
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Visiting Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum: the answers
Is Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum in Ann Arbor?
Yes. It’s inside Ann Arbor, MI.
When is the best time to visit Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
How far is Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum from Detroit?
About 34 miles east of Detroit, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 21 miles away.
Where should I stay near Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum?
Ann Arbor (in town, 56 places to stay), Romulus (20 mi, 41 places to stay) and Ypsilanti Township (9 mi, 8 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Ann Arbor
Questions and tips go in Ann Arbor’s Town Square.
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