Overview
Located on the corner of Warren Avenue and John R Street in Midtown, the Michigan Science Center is one of several nonprofit organizations in Detroit's cultural district. With live stage shows, an IMAX(R) Dome, a 4D theater, a Planetarium, an 8,700 square foot special exhibit hall, and 200+ hands-on exhibit, the Science Center has a lot to offer children and adults alike.
Affectionately known as MiSci, we pride ourselves on being a STEM engagement hub where discovery learning and interactive participation meet and where we put you at the center of science every day. Our exhibits, programs and science shows explore various topics in STEM and promote literacy and understanding of the natural world and the built environment.
5020 John R St.
Detroit, Michigan 48202
Hours
Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
Distance In Miles
- Detroit Metro Airport: 27
- Downtown Detroit: 7
Details
Amenities
- Go Safely Pledge
- Include on Map
- Charge for Parking
- Free Parking
- Internet Access
- Live Entertainment
- Non-Smoking
- Restaurant On Site
- Senior Discount
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Parking close to entrance
- Service Animals Allowed
- Wheelchair Accessible to Lobby
Meeting Spaces
Atrium
- Area: 2,500 sf
| Configuration | Description | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reception | Reception | 500 | 2,500 sq ft |
| Classroom | Classroom | 0 | 2,500 sq ft |
| Banquet | Banquet | 400 | 2,500 sq ft |
| Conference | Conference | 0 | 2,500 sq ft |
| Theater | Theater | 0 | 2,500 sq ft |
Event Ballroom
- Area: 8,500 sf
| Configuration | Description | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reception | Reception | 800 | 8,500 sq ft |
| Conference | Conference | 0 | 8,500 sq ft |
| Theater | Theater | 0 | 8,500 sq ft |
| Classroom | Classroom | 0 | 8,500 sq ft |
| Banquet | Banquet | 500 | 8,500 sq ft |
Full Facility
- Area: 120,000 sf
| Configuration | Description | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banquet | Banquet | 0 | 120,000 sq ft |
| Classroom | Classroom | 0 | 120,000 sq ft |
| Reception | Reception | 2000 | 120,000 sq ft |
| Theater | Theater | 0 | 120,000 sq ft |
| Conference | Conference | 0 | 120,000 sq ft |
IMAX Theater
- Area: 350 sf
| Configuration | Description | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banquet | Banquet | 0 | 350 sq ft |
| Reception | Reception | 0 | 350 sq ft |
| Theater | Theater | 230 | 350 sq ft |
| Conference | Conference | 0 | 350 sq ft |
| Classroom | Classroom | 0 | 350 sq ft |
ITC Gallery
- Area: 250 sf
| Configuration | Description | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reception | Reception | 200 | 250 sq ft |
| Theater | Theater | 0 | 250 sq ft |
| Conference | Conference | 0 | 250 sq ft |
| Classroom | Classroom | 0 | 250 sq ft |
| Banquet | Banquet | 200 | 250 sq ft |
Lunar Dining
- Area: 2,500 sf
| Configuration | Description | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conference | Conference | 0 | 2,500 sq ft |
| Theater | Theater | 0 | 2,500 sq ft |
| Banquet | Banquet | 225 | 2,500 sq ft |
| Classroom | Classroom | 0 | 2,500 sq ft |
| Reception | Reception | 350 | 2,500 sq ft |
Planetarium
- Area: 250 sf
| Configuration | Description | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reception | Reception | 0 | 250 sq ft |
| Banquet | Banquet | 0 | 250 sq ft |
| Classroom | Classroom | 0 | 250 sq ft |
| Theater | Theater | 110 | 250 sq ft |
| Conference | Conference | 0 | 250 sq ft |
Science Stage
- Area: 930 sf
| Configuration | Description | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banquet | Banquet | 0 | 930 sq ft |
| Theater | Theater | 400 | 930 sq ft |
| Reception | Reception | 0 | 930 sq ft |
| Conference | Conference | 0 | 930 sq ft |
| Classroom | Classroom | 0 | 930 sq ft |
Toyota Engineering 4D Theater
- Area: 450 sf
| Configuration | Description | Occupancy | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classroom | Classroom | 0 | 450 sq ft |
| Conference | Conference | 0 | 450 sq ft |
| Banquet | Banquet | 0 | 450 sq ft |
| Reception | Reception | 0 | 450 sq ft |
| Theater | Theater | 184 | 450 sq ft |
