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Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum More than 250 interactive science and technology exhibits. See Activities for Kids in the Children section of this guide for more information. Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. noon–5 p.m. (closed major holidays). museum@aahom.org, www.aahom.org
220 E. Ann [map]
995–5439. Recorded information: 995–5437.
Cobblestone Farm This city-owned historic farm re-creates mid-19th-century rural life with living history days and pioneer living exhibits. A 220-seat banquet hall is available for rental (drop-in tours for the banquet hall every Sat. from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.). Farmhouse museum admission: adults $2, families (not to exceed five) $6, ages 3–17 and seniors 60 & over $1.50. Open May–Sept. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. the last Sat. of the month and by appointment year round. www.cobblestonefarm.org 2781 Packard [map]
994–2928
Kempf House Museum This 1853 Greek Revival house, the Kempf family home from 1890 to 1953, is furnished with Victorian antiques and family mementos, including Ann Arbor’s first Steinway grand piano, made in 1877. Exhibits of period domestic life, Christmas events, and a noontime lecture series in the spring and fall. Guided tours Sun. 1–4 p.m. Sept.–Dec. and Mar.–June, or by appointment. Admission is free, donations appreciated. kempfhousemuseum@gmail.com, www.kempfhousemuseum.org
312 S. Division [map]
994–4898
Museum on Main Street The Washtenaw County Historical Society operates this museum in a restored 1830s home surrounded by a 1900-style garden. Several exhibitions per year of furnishings, tools, toys, clothes, and other objects related to county history. Annual holiday show. Wed., Sat., & Sun. noon–4 p.m., and by appointment. Groups welcomed. Donations appreciated. www.washtenawhistory.org
500 N. Main at corner of E. Kingsley [map]
662–9092
Parker Mill County-owned restored 19th-century gristmill built in 1873, operable with the original milling machinery. The surrounding 26-acre park also is home to one of Washtenaw County’s few remaining log cabins. The mill is open for public tours on weekends in Sept.–Oct., programs for school, civic, and community groups available by appointment Apr.–Oct. Free. www.ewashtenaw.org 4650 Geddes Rd. [map]
971–6337
U-M Detroit Observatory The observatory, circa 1854, is open as a museum, hosts a monthly lecture series, and serves as a scholarly center for the study of 19th century science, technology, and culture. The original astronomical instruments remain intact. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places; a historic restoration was completed in 1999. Check website or call for public guided tour dates (usually twice a month), can also be made by special arrangement. bentley.umich.edu/observatory/index.php 1398 E. Ann (corner of Ann & Observatory) [map]
763–2230
U-M Exhibit Museum of Natural History Natural science museum features many exhibits, including Back to the Sea, the country’s most comprehensive exhibit on whale evolution. The Hall of Evolution depicts the development of prehistoric life, including a large collection of fossils and dinosaur and mastodon skeletons. The Michigan Wildlife Gallery has extensive collections of local plant and animal life, plus exhibits on environmental issues. The planetarium hosts shows on weekends, most of them suitable for children, and on weekdays for school and community groups. Programs for children include dinosaur and space birthday parties and educational scavenger hunts. Museum hours: Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. noon–5 p.m. Museum admission free; donations encouraged. Groups of more than 10 must reserve in advance and pay a small fee. Planetarium admission $4.75. dmadaj@umich.edu, www.lsa.umich.edu/exhibitmuseum 1109 Geddes [map]
764–0478
U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Closed until October 2009 for an expansion that will triple its exhibit space. Houses a permanent collection of nearly 100,000 artifacts from Greece, Rome, Egypt, and the Near East. Highlights include textiles, glass, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, and an array of artifacts of daily life from Roman Egypt. tegerr@umich.edu, www.lsa.umich.edu/kelsey 434 S. State [map]
764–9304
U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens See the Recreation section of this guide. 1800 N. Dixboro [map]
647–7600
U-M Museum of Art Closed for renovation and expansion until early 2009. A temporary exhibition space open through 2008, Off/Site, is at 1301 South University, with exhibits devoted to photography, film, and video open Tues., Sat., & Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Wed. & Thurs. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., & Fri. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Docent-guided tours and occasional special events. Admission free; $5 donation suggested. www.umma.umich.edu 525 S. State [map]
763–8662
U-M Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry The museum features history of dentistry exhibits from the museum's collection including dental operatories of the 1860s to 1930s, dental X-ray technology, children's dentistry, St. Apollonia-patron saint of dentistry, dentistry in the military, and remnants of the 1940 mural of Paul Bunyan's lumber camp by WPA artist Danovich which was once part of the Pediatric Clinic in the Kellogg Institute Building. Free admission. Exhibits are open to the public Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–6 p.m., closed most major holidays and weekends. dentalmuseum@umich.edu, www.dent.umich.edu/museum
1011 N. University (located within the Kellogg Building, School of Dentistry) [map]
763–0767
U-M Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments More than 2,500 historical and contemporary instruments, many of them beautiful works of art, from all over the world. One of the largest such collections in North America, it was begun in 1899 by Frederick Stearns, a pharmaceutical manufacturer. Free self-guided tours Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. or call or email to arrange for a free guided tour. Lectures and recitals throughout the year featuring local and national artists and speakers. Additional displays in the lower level of Hill Auditorium, accessible only during auditorium events. stearns@umich.edu, www.music.umich.edu/research/stearns_collection/index.htm
Moore Bldg., south wing, 1100 Baits
936–2891
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