A new kind of STEMM festival is happening at the U-M Museum of Natural History!

Participate in engaging activities and demonstrations, learn through hands-on experiences, make science-inspired projects, view fascinating museum specimens, and meet real U-M researchers! Each IDEAS Days event has a unique theme that connects museum visitors to STEMM learning in a different way.

IDEAS Days are free to attend and included with museum general admission.

Upcoming IDEAS Days

Science & Innovation | January 17–18, 2027, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Celebrate discovery, creativity, and the tools and technologies helping us better understand our world, past and present.

Food Science & Energy | April 10–11, 2027, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Investigate the connections between food systems, energy use, sustainability, and community well-being

Science Under the Summer Stars | Saturday, June 12, 2027, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Discover the science of the night—from astronomy and ecology to light pollution, human health, and the wonders that emerge after dark.

 

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