ABOUT US

The Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art is located inside Midland Center for the Arts and consists of an interactive and engaging science gallery referred to as the Hall of Ideas and over 7,000 square feet of gallery space featuring changing visual art and science exhibitions to explore throughout the year. For more information about the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art, see the additional links in the right-hand column.

Museum Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays and major holidays

Regular Museum Admission:
Adults: $8 | Children 4-14: $5 | Children 3 and under: free
ABD/FOC/ASTC reciprocal: Free*
A NEW Hall of Ideas only ticket: $3 for adult or child. ABDM or FOC Free
*Select exhibits may require an additional fee for both members and non-members.

Purchase tickets online
(Please choose your admission date from the calendar)

Museum Tours: Special rates available for organized youth or adult groups if prescheduled. See Museum Tours information.


Governor’s Residence Artist’s Program (pdf 132k)

2008 Summer Science & Art Camps Brochure (pdf 4.7MB)

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MUSEUM STAFF

Bruce Winslow, Director
989-631-5930, ext. 1403 • email
Contact regarding: Exhibit scheduling and rental of "Heavens Above" (traveling exhibit).

Sue St. Charles, Manager of Museum Administration
989-631-5930, ext. 1215 • email
Contact regarding: Sponsorship of museum events and exhibits.

Armin Mersmann, Museum School Manager and Exhibit Preparator
989-631-5930, ext. 1404 • email
Contact regarding: Museum School classes, workshops, lectures, instructor opportunities, scholarships, and exhibit (pick-up and drop-off) questions. www.arminmersmann.artroof.com

Debbie Anderson, Curator of Education
989-631-5930, ext. 1227 • email
Contact regarding: questions about educational programming as it relates to families, schools, and exhibit related information for visitors; including special programs for scouts, birthday parties, and tours.

Emmy Mills, Operations Manager
989-631-5930, ext. 1401 • email
Contact regarding: questions about Art Fairs, special programs and general questions.

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MUSEUM BOARD

Chair: Anne DeBoer Vice Chair: Melissa Barnard Recorder: Dr. Peter Morley, Jr. Past Chair: Stephen Carras Honorary Manager: Pat Naegele Managers Al Blinke Stephen Carras Linda Cline Julie Close James Fabiano, II Darius Gueramy Dr. Barron Hirsch Beth Lewis Ray Phillips

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VISION
We enrich the human spirit by exploring the passion in science and art.

MISSION
The museum celebrates discovery, creativity and individual expression through science, art and the interplay between them.

The museum educates, inspires, and stimulates learners of all ages in the mid-Michigan region by providing them with opportunities to appreciate and participate in the sciences and visual arts.

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