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

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 (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.

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
ABD/FOC/ASTC reciprocal: FREE

Hall of Ideas ONLY:
All ages: $3
Museum and Friends of the Center Members: FREE
ABD/FOC/ASTC reciprocal: FREE

Become a Member!

Adult Group Rates:
Groups of 15-24: 10% discount*
Groups of 25 or more: 15% discount*
(*discount on regular admission rate for the exhibition being toured)

School Groups:
$3 per student and chaperones. Teachers admitted free. $5 per college student. Prices are subject to change or be more for special exhibitions. PRE-REGISTRATION required; email Debbie Anderson to inquire.

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

To the Top

TOURS
• Guided Tours:
• School Tours:
• School Bus Transportation Grants - Deadline Feb. 8, 2010:

To the Top

PARTNER PROGRAMS
Visit the Midland Section of the American Chemical Society site to learn more about "Bringing Science to Life in the Classroom."

Also visit www.chemistry.org, brought to you by the scientists of the American Chemical Society.

Jason Expedition – A different science topic is explored yearly in classrooms across the nation. The program culminates in a broadcast about research being done in that area of science.

To the Top

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

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

Sarah Brandt, Administrative Assistant
989-631-5930, ext. 1299• email

Leah Ware, Art Fair Coordinator
989-631-5930, ext. 1225• email
Contact regarding: questions about Summer Art Fair.
To the Top

MUSEUM BOARD 2009-2010

Chair:Dr. Peter Morley, Jr. Vice Chair: Peter Anders Recorder: Linda Cline Immediate Past Chair: Melissa Barnard Honorary Manager: Pat Naegele Advisory Board Members Melissa Barnard Al Blinke Nancy Camp Stephen Carras Linda Cline Julie Close Anne DeBoer Darius Gueramy Dr. Barron Hirsch Greg Jozwiak Beth Lewis Chris Monk Ray Phillips

To the Top

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.

To the Top