Michigan Science Center
The Michigan Science Center (MiSci) is a Smithsonian-affiliate science museum in Detroit, Michigan. Add Ford Field, 1.5 mi away, to a visit. Its mildest months, May to September, bring highs of 70–84°F.
A planetarium inside Detroit
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Detroit
Michigan Science Center is inside Detroit, which has 97 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
The weather by month
A visit to Michigan Science Center can follow the seasons below.
Michigan Science Center
The Michigan Science Center (MiSci) is a Smithsonian-affiliate science museum in Detroit, Michigan. The mission of the Michigan Science Center is to inspire curious minds of all ages to discover, explore and appreciate science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a creative, dynamic learning environment. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, MiSci relies on the generous support of donors, sponsors, community partners and members.
Boasting over 220+ interactive activities, live stage shows, pop-up pocket demonstrations and distance-learning programs, the Michigan Science Center is a community STEM hub serving the entire state through virtual and traveling science programs.
- Type
- Planetarium
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Where to base yourself for Michigan Science Center
The first towns with rooms are Detroit (97) and Warren (34).
- 1Ford Field
- 2Comerica Park
- 3Fox Theatre
- 4Detroit Institute of Arts
- 5Hitsville U.S.A.
- 6Detroit Masonic Temple
- 7The Henry Ford
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Michigan Science Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | in town | — | 97 57 hotels · 18 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 649,095 | $84K | D− |
| Warren | 10 mi north | 15 min | 34 27 hotels · 5 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 137,138 | $193K | C− |
| Dearborn | 8 mi west | 10 min | 26 22 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 105,611 | $219K | C |
| Southfield | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 33 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 hostel | 76,111 | $236K | D |
| Romulus | 18 mi southwest | 25 min | 41 41 hotels | 24,547 | $160K | D |
| Roseville | 12 mi northeast | 20 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 46,863 | $156K | D |
| Troy | 16 mi north | 25 min | 26 25 hotels · 1 campground | 88,733 | $420K | B |
| Livonia | 16 mi west | 25 min | 22 19 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 92,603 | $281K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Michigan Science Center
Other well-known places within 36 miles.
Big draw12 mi Stadium & arenaFord Field
2in town Stadium & arenaComerica Park
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
3in town TheatreFox Theatre
4in town MuseumDetroit Institute of Arts
5in town MuseumHitsville U.S.A.
6in town TheatreDetroit Masonic Temple
710 mi MuseumThe Henry Ford1.8M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Ford Field: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Comerica Park: City of Detroit, Public domain · Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fox Theatre: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Detroit Institute of Arts: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hitsville U.S.A.: Blob4000 at English Wikipedia Later versions were uploaded by FuriousFreddy at , Public domain · Detroit Masonic Temple: Einar Einarsson Kvaran aka Carptrash at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · The Henry Ford: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Michigan Science Center in questions
Is Michigan Science Center in Detroit?
Yes. It’s inside Detroit, MI.
When is the best time to visit Michigan Science Center?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–84°.
How far is Michigan Science Center from Cleveland?
About 94 miles southeast of Cleveland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Michigan Science Center?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), about 18 miles away.
Where should I stay near Michigan Science Center?
Detroit (in town, 97 places to stay), Warren (10 mi, 34 places to stay) and Dearborn (8 mi, 26 places to stay).
Word from Detroit
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.