Thomas Pulls into Greenfield Village
Day Out with Thomas at Greenfield Village is great fun for kids who love Thomas the Train. The highlight of the day is a train ride pulled by Thomas.
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Visiting the New UM Museum of Natural History – Activity Review
The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History re-opened in their new building on April 14, 2019. Most of the museum is open now. The rest of the museum opens in November 2019. Check out this video of our visit: UM Museum of Natural History Current Exhibits Mastodons As you enter the museum the mastodons greet you. This museum is […]
» Read moreSnow Day Monday!
With a winter storm bringing 5-8″ to the Ann Arbor area on Monday, January 28, snow closures are already rolling in. With snow forecast to roll in through the day, we are recommending that everyone stay home if possible or at least keep an eye on the weather and leave early if needed. Ann Arbor Snow Day Closures I have […]
» Read moreOur Top 5 Ann Arbor Area Museums for Kids
Museums are a great choice year round. They are a great option for rainy summer days (or really hot days when the air conditioning is a welcome relief). They are also a great option for freezing cold winter days. There are a number of great museums in and around Ann Arbor that are a great choice for a family visit. […]
» Read moreKelsey Museum of Archaeology- Wednesday Activity Review
This review of the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology is part of our Summer Series: Wednesday Activity Reviews. Did you know that University of Michigan has it’s own Museum of Archaeology? The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology on the University of Michigan campus focuses on archaeology from the Mediterranean region. Kelsey Museum of Archaeology The museum is not large. It is focused […]
» Read moreNew Dental Exhibit Coming to AAHOM
Delta Dental is partnering with the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum to create a new exhibit on Dental Health. The exhibit will explore the differences between animal and dental teeth. Disclosure: Ann Arbor with Kids receives compensation for sales through Amazon links. Thank you for your support by shopping through these links. Learn more about the upcoming exhibit in the press […]
» Read moreVisit Yankee Air Museum
This morning we visited the Yankee Air Museum for the first time since Memorial Day 2013. About the Yankee Air Museum The Yankee Air Museum originally opened at Willow Run Airport in 1981. After a damaging fire in 2004, it reopened in it’s current building in 2010. The Museum is currently fundraising to Save the Bomber Plant. They have acquired […]
» Read moreScience Behind Pixar at Henry Ford Museum
The Science Behind Pixar exhibit opened at the Henry Ford Museum in mid October 2017. The exhibit will be there through March 18, 2018. The exhibit is great for kids in elementary through adults – yes even tweens and teens will love it!
» Read moreYankee Air Museum Deal
The Yankee Air Museum in Belleville is a great local way to explore the history of military flight. They have a special emphasis on WWII.
» Read moreAAHOM’s My Turn Program Returns for a Second Year
Last year the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum introduced the My Turn program. My Turn is a program designed for families with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder. Once a month, it gives these families a chance to visit local venues such as museums, performances, and nature. During My Turn events, the venues are less crowded and quiet rooms are available with sensory friendly […]
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