AA Hands-On Museum

The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is a non-profit that aims to inspire people to discover the wonder of STEaM with imaginative and interactive learning experiences.

[AA Hands-On Museum @aahom]

What’s behind the curtain? Wondering what’s happening on our 2nd floor? Here is a hint--> #STEAMPARK Pre-reserve your tickets today on the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum website! #HandsOnFun #ComingSoon #STEM #FamilyFun

[AA Hands-On Museum @aahom]

Tweet, Tweet .. Tick, Tock.. That’s all we can tell you for now. Prepare to visit our new exhibit STEAM PARK opening mid-August. Tickets now available through the end of September! #STEAMPARK #familyfun #STEM #Comingsoon

[AA Hands-On Museum @aahom]

Today is the first day you can pre-reserve tickets for opening weekend of our brand-new gallery, STEAM PARK, opening August 19! You don’t want to miss this, reserve your tickets today. #worldaroundyou, #handson #STEAMPARK #STEMeducation #STEM, #Engineering, #familyfun

[AA Hands-On Museum @aahom]

Join us in our excitement as we're thrilled to announce that registration for our brand new Camp-at-Home program goes live this Monday, June 8! We can't wait to share with you what we've been working on, and stay tuned once registration is live for a free sneak peak sample!

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Due to concerns surrounding Covid-19, we must unfortunately announce that we have cancelled all in-person summer camp sessions for the 2020 season. For more info watch the video for a word from one of our camp directors https://t.co/1U4RfSGkSR and visit https://t.co/lhZafmlKmI

[Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration @cilcorg]

Get up close to owls with an avian expert from Leslie Science and Nature Center (Ann Arbor, Michigan) uses live birds to compare and contrast the characteristics of different owl species. Book @aahom program: Owls From the Inside Out today! https://t.co/6ysP5O086A #STEMeducation

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This is an unprecedented time for everyone! We know that many people are struggling right now in many different ways. We are also facing tough times, and have had many generous people ask how they can support us. Here are some ways that you can help: https://t.co/59JLzSJqje

[AA Hands-On Museum @aahom]

Join us this week for Virtual Spring Break! We will be posting videos on our Facebook with activities you can do at home, as well as hosting live sessions with Zoom. We hope you'll join us!
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The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is suspending public operations beginning Friday, March 13, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. to support public health guidance encouraging social distancing. We anticipate reopening April 6, 2020, and will provide updates through our social media and website.

[AA Hands-On Museum @aahom]

What are you up to this weekend? Stop by the museum for Professor Ray, a $6 Slime Workshop, or Little Scientists Club!

[AA Hands-On Museum @aahom]

Get ready for FoolMoon and FestiFools by making your own fossil inspired craft in our Fesitifool Make and Take workshop this month! You bring the creativity and we'll bring the supplies. Tickets: $6 general public, $4 members. Time: 11 am. Dates: March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th.

[Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration @cilcorg]

Together @aahom and your students will take a look at actual fossils and discuss how you can find the clues that they hide and how to interpret their stories that unfolded millions of years ago. https://t.co/DI1HfR96OM #k12 #education #STEMeducation

[FestiFools Ann Arbor @FestiFools]

We're excited to have workshops all across #AnnArbor, including those at @aadl, @aahom & @A2ArtCenter 🎨 Find info about each wonderFOOL workshop here: https://t.co/30aHe5YYys 📸: Myra Klarman #FestiFOOLs #FOOLMoon #events

[AA Hands-On Museum @aahom]

Roll up your sleeves and join Little Scientists Club Tuesday, March 3rd for Goo Fest! We’ll be exploring an ooey gooey activity from 9:30-10:30 AM in the Green Room on the Lower Level. As always, Little Scientists Club is free for members and included with general admission.

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Looking for a fun place to host your child's #birthday party? We have party times available for spring, book now to reserve your spot! Parties are led by an experienced host, include a tour of the museum and a hands-on science activity. Visit our website https://t.co/X42UJbe0H6

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Our final featured scientist for #BlackHistoryMonth is Katherine Johnson! Johnson worked as a mathematician and computer for NACA (and later, #NASA). She is famous for her work on the Apollo missions. We were saddened to hear of her passing this week at 101 years old.

[AA Hands-On Museum @aahom]

Who is Margaret Hamilton? Did she reach the moon with math? Join us and @WildSwanTheater and learn about the Apollo missions. This weekend explore hands-on activities with us, then head to the Wild Swan Theater in March for the world premiere of their show Coding To The Moon.

[AA Hands-On Museum @aahom]

This month, we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth by highlighting the contributions of black scientists. Dr. Marie Daly was a trailblazing chemist who studied how the body digests food, and helped us understand the dangerous effect of cholesterol on arteries.

[AA Hands-On Museum @aahom]

Join Little Scientists Club this Tuesday, February 25th for a Hands-On Hodgepodge day! Our educators are picking their favorite Little Scientists Club activities to share with you, so come explore with us in the Green Room from 9:30-10:30 am. Included with admission.

[AA Hands-On Museum @aahom]

Did you know that there are over 3,000 species of termites? Dr. Margaret Strickland did! She discovered a new species of termite, had a Ph. D. in Zoology, and was known as the "Termite Lady". #blackhistorymonth