ALDEN B. DOW MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & ART
1801 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, Michigan 48640
Ticket Office: (989) 631-8250 or (800) 523-7649
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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

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*Select exhibits may require an additional fee for both members and non-members.

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.

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PAREIDOLIA: New Ceramic Works by James Freeman
October 17, 2009 - December 23, 2009

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.

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49TH ANNUAL GREATER MICHIGAN ART EXHIBITION
October 17, 2009 - December 23, 2009

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...

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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

Funded in part by the Maxwell K. Pribil Memorial Fund

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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!

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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.

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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

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