In these interactive spaces, you can use scientific tools and museum specimens to answer questions and solve problems. Our labs offer activities most appropriate for ages 6 and up. 

  • The Nature Lab is an engaging environment full of animal, plant, rock, and fossil displays. The lab offers hands-on activities using these natural history collections.

  • The Micro Worlds Lab offers opportunities to use microscopes and lab equipment to explore topics such as the biodiversity of microscopic organisms, cells, genetics, and developmental biology. 

Nature Lab and Micro Worlds Lab

Facilitated Activities: Mondays – Sundays:  11:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
Self-Guided Activities: available during all regular museum hours in the Nature Lab only

 

New Nature Lab Program!

Michigan Animals: Friends or Foes?
Discover how Michigan animals team up—or clash—in this fun, hands-on activity.  This program was designed with some of our youngest guests in mind.

 

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