Alden B. Dow Museum

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		ALDEN B. DOW MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND ART

		HOURS AND ADMISSION ALDEN B. DOW MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & ART 1801 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, Michigan 48640 Ticket Office: (989) 631-8250 or (800) 523-7649 Directions HOURS ADMISSION: Regular Museum Admission* (includes Hall of Ideas): Adults: $8 \| Children 4-14: $5 \| Children 3 and under: free Museum and Friends of the Center Members: FREE ABDM/FOC/ASTC reciprocal: free Hall of Ideas ONLY: All ages: $3 Museum and Friends of the Center Members: FREE ABDM/FOC/ASTC reciprocal: Free Become a Member! *Select exhibits may require an additional fee for both members and non-members.		EXHIBITIONS • Current Exhibits • Upcoming Exhibits • Permanent Exhibits • James Freeman Ceramics • 49th Annual GMAE SPECIAL EVENTS CLASSES & CAMPS EDUCATORS & FAMILY ABOUT US Avoid the lines...

		CURRENT EXHIBITIONS



		August 8 - December 6, 2009 "Eye-popping interactives...and whimsical touches" - Newsday "What's most exciting is the treasure-trove of original manuscripts, photographs and letters" - Discover Magazine The most comprehensive exhibition ever coordinated on the subject of Albert Einstein, who interpreted the inner workings of nature, the very essence of light, time, energy and gravity. His insights fundamentally changed the way we look at the universe. More... KIDS! Click here for fun "Einstein" activities! The tour of Einstein is made possible byTIAA-CREF. In Midland, Einstein is sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company and Dow Corning Corporation. Media sponsor is Citadel Broadcasting.. This exhibition is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles. To the Top		© American Museum of Natural History

		PAREIDOLIA: New Ceramic Works by James Freeman October 17, 2009 - January 3, 2010 James Freeman was awarded this exhibition as a Solo Exhibition Award at the 2007 Greater Michigan Art Exhibition. This exhibition is sponsored by Merrill Lynch. To the Top

		49TH ANNUAL GREATER MICHIGAN ART EXHIBITION October 17, 2009 - January 3, 2010 One of the few remaining statewide visual arts competitions in Michigan. Organized by the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art at Midland Center for the Arts, this exhibition provides a forum for the most recent developments by Michigan artists. Reputable arts professionals from around the country are invited to serve as jurors for the exhibition. Learn more... To the Top
		UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

		WATER THEMED EXHIBITIONS: Ocean Field: Clifford Smith Paintings Aqueous: Mary Bethe Thielhelm Paintings Liquid Sculpture: Martin Waugh Photographs Sandra Gottlieb: Images of the Sea January 23, 2010 - April 25, 2010 To the Top		Photo: "Good Catch" by Martin Waugh

		WATERWORKS- Soak Up the Science! January 28, 2010 - April 25, 2010 This winter we welcome the exhibit WaterWorks: Soak Up the Science! from Science North in Ontario, Canada. This exhibit highlights the physical properties of water in its various states, the harnessing the power of water, and water’s role in our everyday lives. Presented by the Dow Corning Foundation Sponsored locally by Dow Corning Corporation, Bank of America and Michigan Section, American Water Works Association NEW! Schedule school tours online! School Field Trip Transportation Grant Applications now available! To the Top		Sponsored by: Dow Corning Corporation Bank of America Michigan Section, American Water Works Association

		MIDLAND AREA SCHOOLS ART SHOW May 8, 2010 - May 30, 2010 OPENING RECEPTION Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 7 pm FREE admission. Public is welcome; refreshments will be served. To the Top

		CRAFTSMANSHIP IN WOOD May 29, 2010 - August 29, 2010 Two exhibits will be on display: Craftsmanship in Wood: Michigan Wood Carvers Association Open Exhibition - Download application and information sheet and Craftmanship in Wood: Michigan Wood Carvers Association Juried Exhibition - Download application and information sheet To the Top