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New Detroit Science Center


New Detroit Science Center
5020 John R St.
Detroit, MI 48202
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Science is made fun and exciting in this hands-on, interactive science center, which introduces science, engineering and technology in ways that... more » Science is made fun and exciting in this hands-on, interactive science center, which introduces science, engineering and technology in ways that children can understand. Complete with an IMAX® Dome theater, the center underwent a huge expansion and renovation in 2001. « less
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Attraction type: Science museum
Address: 5020 John R St. Detroit, MI 48202
Tel: 313 577 8400

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( 1-4 of 4 )
“Great Family Fun Day”
4 of 5 stars
Bradley4
Detroit
May 7, 2007

Have children 7 and 9 who cannot get enough of this place. Rotating exhibits keep them interested every visit. From the Planetarium to the Imax and Sparks Shows or just enjoying the hands on displays, a learning experience results every time. After reading the negative review about the undesirable neighborhood, I was pleasantly surprised to find secured parking; not to... more

“A little above many students' heads...”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Allen Park, MI
Jun 3, 2003
7/7 found this review helpful

I brought my class today and thought that the demonstrations were "really cool" for them. The downside was that during the two open (free) presentations that we attended many of the vocabulary words were above their level. These were sixth graders that I brought, so it wasn't like it was little kids. They loved the demos, but I'm not so... more

“Highly expensive and not worth it”
1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Ypsilanti, mi
Apr 28, 2003
9/14 found this review helpful

We took a day trip to the Detroit Science Center and were highly disappointed. The General admission included very few exhibits none that we found of much interest. The Imax shows were all seperately priced as much as $14.00. The trip to get to the center took us through very poorly marked roads in extremely undesirable neighborhoods.I definatly would not... more

“Its Happening in Detroit”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Clinton Township, MI
Dec 28, 2002
5/5 found this review helpful

Was at the Grand Opening of the Science Center. Lots of people there. Free admission that day. Basement has hands on displays specifically for the children. Lots of colorful lighting through out the museum. Nice theater. Plan to return Christmas week of 2002 with 3 boys ages 3,6, and 8. Parking is close to the building. Art museum and Detroit... more

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5020 John R St., Detroit, MI 48202
Tel: 313 577 8400