Hall of Ideas Museum Admission

Museum Hours: (through Labor Day)
Sunday & Monday: Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 10 am-4 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm

Admission Prices:
All ages: $3
ABD/ASTC Members: free

The Hall of Ideas is a permanent interactive exhibition comprised of three levels of colorful and engaging exhibitry. Alden Dow said, "Over all it is a source of ideas to stimulate all ages to create and appreciate the facts and feelings of life." It is a graphic story of the evolution of the ground on which the Center stands. It traces the spiraling evolution of civilization of this area.

Level 1: Restless Earth, Groundworks, Glaciers, Greening and a Life-size Mastodon
Level 2: Trailblazers, Waterways, Lumberjacks, Farmers, Miners and Chemists
Level 3: The Individual, Balance, Look, Listen, Build, and Envision

Please Note: Museum admissions are valid only for the date purchased and does not allow you access to the rotating galleries on the fourth level.

24 hours prior to the exhibit day, tickets cannot be purchased online. Please call the Ticket Office at 800-523-7649 to purchase advanced museum admissions.

Certain fees apply for online sales. To avoid these fees, please order tickets directly through the Ticket Office by calling 989-631-8250 or 800-523-7649 Monday - Friday 12 noon to 6 pm and Saturdays 12 pm - 4 pm.

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* BEST AVAILABLE SEATS are automatically selected. If you are not happy with the seats assigned, you may either retry to get different seats, or call the Ticket Office to specify seating.

Please call the Ticket Office at 800-523-7649 or 989-631-8250 for special seating needs.

* NO REFUNDS. Exchanges can be made up to 24 hours prior to your scheduled performance; original tickets must be returned to Ticket Office to complete the exchange. Exchanges are subject to seating availability as well as nominal fees and/or restrictions. Contact Ticket Office for details.

* NOTE: Odd-numbered seats are on the left side of the venue, beginning in the center; even-numbered seats are on the right side, beginning in the center.