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After Dark: Weird Science | Oct. 23

After Dark: Weird Science takes on the strange-but-true side of science with an adults-only night of unexpected experiments, curious discoveries and a few things that might make your skin crawl.

Hear Wayne State University mortuary science professors debunk common myths about morticians, dead bodies and funeral service, then explore the science of fear with Wayne State University neurology students.
Step into the Penske Planetarium for Sounds in Space and hear the eerie side of the cosmos as you imagine what objects in space might sound like if you could hear them.
Catch weird science demos throughout the night — forensic fingerprinting and bone degreasing, anyone?
Get an up-close look at human brains with THINK Lab and check out a display from the Anatomy of Death Museum.

Stop by the Motor City Comic Con table to purchase tickets to their upcoming event.

You’re encouraged to come in costume — strange, scientific or otherwise.

Your ticket includes a beverage from Byrdie Bar, featuring signature crafted cocktails. The Huffman BBQ food truck will also be on site with food available for purchase.

6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23
Ages 21+

Get ready to get weird at Mi-Sci.

Now Showing at Mi-Sci!

Now, every standard admission ticket includes MORE! Your Explore Package ticket includes: General admission + Your choice of Theater Show(s)

Science of Safety — Free Admission for Detroit First Responders

Principles of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are all around us — including in the public safety work of first responders.

Throughout the summer, explore the Science of Safety, a series of programs for all visitors showing how science, technology, engineering and math help Detroit’s first responders do their work.

Free Admission for Detroit First Responders

Through Labor Day, Detroit police officers, firefighters, emergency responders and their families receive:

Free general admission to Mi-Sci with a valid ID at the box office

Discounted Mi-Sci memberships for unlimited visits into 2027, plus exclusive discounts at the Science Store

Know a Detroit first responder? Please share this opportunity with them.

Beat the Heat on the Science Stage

Summer fun is here, and so is the extreme heat of summer activities. It’s time to dive into how to keep ourselves safe, discover what precautions are truth or myth, and find cooler alternatives to maximize fun in the sun. From exposure to ultraviolet rays, celebratory sparklers and combusting explosives, this is a show you (and your local first responders) don’t want to miss!

Catch Beat the Heat on the Science Stage beginning July 31 and continuing through the summer.

Showtimes: 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.

July 31: Hometown Heroes

Everyone is invited to join us for Hometown Heroes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 31. This event celebrates the first responders, public health teams and community partners who help make our communities safer, healthier and stronger.

FREE ADMISSION for the first 250 guests (walk-ups only). First responders and their families have free admission all day (with valid ID).

Versiti Community Blood Drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Spark! Classroom. Did you know? One blood donation can save up to 3 lives! Schedule your appointment here. Walk-ins welcome, as schedule allows.

Hometown Heroes activities also include:

Live demonstrations showing the science and technology behind safety and emergency response. Plus, special giveaways!
Hands-on activities and interactive experiences with public safety, public health and community partners. Learn about heart health and more!
Touch A Truck — Explore a MedStar ambulance up close and learn about the life-saving technology and equipment emergency medical professionals use to respond to emergencies.
Special showings of PBS’s Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood — featuring community helpers.

Plan your visit.

The Science of Safety initiative is sponsored by Bank of America.

A-MAZING Detroit — All Paths Lead to Mi-Sci

Explore Detroit. One Turn at a Time.

A-MAZING Detroit: All Paths Lead to Mi-Sci is a limited-time cardboard maze experience that lets curious minds of all ages explore Detroit one turn at a time, all inside the Michigan Science Center. Wind through pathways filled with bold mural art inspired by Detroit’s neighborhoods, landmarks, and culture — and find featured Mi-Sci spaces along the way.

As you navigate the maze, you’ll discover how art, design, and engineering come together to make Detroit a city driven by innovation.

Outside the maze, guests can command robots through mini cardboard mazes, build their own cardboard creations, and even play cardboard skee-ball while exploring the creativity, design, and engineering behind cardboard construction.

Detroit Around Every Turn

A-MAZING Detroit pathways feature murals of Detroit’s iconic landmarks. Can you spot your neighborhood along the way?

Eastside — including Belle Isle, Heidelberg Project, Indian Village, techno
Downtown — including Spirit of Detroit, Hart Plaza, the Detroit Lions
Southwest/Corktown — including Michigan Central Station, Tiger Stadium, Mexicantown
Riverfront — including Aretha Franklin Amphitheater, Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, Bridges
West Side — including Palmer Park, Boston Edison, Woodbridge
New Center/North End — Fischer Building, Ford Piquette Plant, Hitsville, USA
Midtown — including Eastern Market, Gratiot Meat Mall, Cass Corridor, and Michigan Science Center!

Plan Your Visit to
A-MAZING Detroit

When: Opening Saturday, May 9, 2026
Where: Science Hall, Upper Level, Michigan Science Center
5020 John R Street, Detroit, MI
Tickets: Included with general admission or your Mi-Sci membership
Accessibility: A-MAZING Detroit is designed to be fully accessible for guests using mobility aids or strollers. Multiple exits throughout the maze allow guests to leave the experience at any time.

Mi-Sci Membership

Whether for yourself, your family or even a gift for a loved one, a membership to the Michigan Science Center almost pays for itself in just one visit. By joining Mi-Sci, you become a part of our mission to inspire curious minds. Your membership also supports the innovation and operation of our STEM-focused exhibits, programs and events. Enjoy exploring our over 220 hands-on exhibits and participating in amazing science demonstrations with each and every visit. You’ll even get discounts to theater shows, along with special access to exhibit openings and events.

We're Touched by Science

At the Michigan Science Center, we inspire curious minds of all ages to discover, explore and appreciate STEM in a creative and dynamic learning environment. We do it using informal learning techniques that emphasize hands-on, minds-on interactivity through engaging exhibits, theater shows and programs that put you at the center of it all.

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Celebrating 100+ Episodes of ECHO Live!

We can’t believe we’ve already produced more than 100 episodes of ECHO Live! It seems like just yesterday we started our first broadcast. We’re proud to share with you these fun science experiments over the past few of months. We look forward to bringing you new and engaging content each and every weekday!

ECHO Live! is made possible with the generous support of the Ford Motor Company Fund, DENSO and the Weiser Family.

The STEMinista Project

What can a girl do with STEM? She can cure a disease, build a website or discover a new planet. She can create her own video games, design a new car seat for her little brother or create a new nail polish color. She can make a new recipe for people with allergies or even help build a better airplane. Actually, a girl can do anything with STEM. Middle school girls who are curious about the world around them and how things work are invited to be a part of our STEMinista Project!

What can a girl do with STEM?

She can cure a disease, build a website or discover a new planet. She can create her own video games, design a new car seat for her little brother or create a new nail polish color. She can make a new recipe for people with allergies or even help build a better airplane. Actually, a girl can do anything with STEM. Middle school girls who are curious about the world around them and how things work are invited to be a part of our STEMinista Project!

The STEMinista Project! Is made possible with the generous support of General Motors, Ford Motor Company, The Zatkoff Family Legacy Fund, and PNC Foundation.