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Join the Cranbrook Institute of Science as they honor the discoveries and life of Charles Darwin through the exploration of science and life on Earth. There will be hands-on activities, special presentations and more. Shows will also be playing throughout the day in the Acheson Planetarium.
Event cost: Free w/...
Families are invited to join friends in a special virtual event to build your favorite gaming character using LEGOS® (or any other construction toy). Share ideas, knock ‘em down, and build ‘em up again! Online program registration is required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 7-8 p.m.
All archaeology enthusiasts can head to Cranbrook Institute of Science for Archaeology Day! There will be something for everyone in the family to explore. Dig into how archaeology is different from paleontology, write your name in Egyptian hieroglyphics, try the ancient art of pottery and more! No registration required.
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Elementary students are invited to delve into paleontology as we join a dinosaur excavation. Examine real fossil casts to see the differences in the teeth of herbivorous and carnivorous dinosaurs. Students will participate in a mini dinosaur excavation with kits provided for pickup upon registration. Presented by Mad Science...
Kids ages 7-12 will explore and celebrate the accomplishments of individuals in a variety of fields and careers across the African Diaspora in this year's camp theme, Hidden Figures of the Diaspora. Participants will watch videos of discovery, take part in short talks with actual scientists, and get to...
The four-day conference aimed at high school girls and non-binary students will feature breakout, professional development and keynote sessions led by industry leaders from numerous backgrounds. Speakers scheduled include Dixie Adams and Kelly Chambliss (IBM), Alyssa Miller, a cybersecurity expert, Madhulika Guhathakurta (NASA) and Hope Goins (Department of Homeland...
Families can learn about the top artifacts at each museum – Michigan Science Center & Grand Rapids Public Museum – while the presidents of both "battle" for best artifact in five categories.
The Yorkshire Museum, located in England, launched a weekly #CuratorBattle competition on Twitter to challenge other museums to...
Designed for curious preschoolers, the playful activities at Henry Ford Museum focus on themed materials and then expand outward with storytelling, artifact exploration and take-home crafts. Enjoy story time first, then young hands can work to make something new. Themes vary each month.
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April 8 - Be Empathetic
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