Michigan Science Center opens its doors for free admission on July 18 and 19 – Macomb Daily

Families can take advantage of two free days on Thursday and Friday, which coincide with the Concert of Colors Festival at the Michigan Science Center. Photo courtesy of Michigan Science Center

Summer is here and what could be better than a trip to the Michigan Science Center.

This week is especially fun for families as the Michigan Science Center has partnered with the Concert of Colors Festival to offer a spectacular weekend of science, music and fun for free during the festival on July 18 and 19.

It promises to be an immersive experience where science and music come together to create a unique atmosphere, along with specially curated performances and shows that will captivate and entertain visitors of all ages.

The Concert of Colors Festival is a free, family-friendly event not to be missed, featuring indoor and outdoor performances at cultural institutions throughout the Detroit area.

Free activities and science demonstrations include:

• Science Stage Shows – Mi-Sci educators present colorful science demonstrations and hands-on activities at 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm and 4:30pm.

• Toyota 4D Engineering Theater – A 7-minute film about Martha Reeves that starts every 20 minutes throughout the day.

• Above & Beyond exhibition on innovations in aerospace in the Science Hall

• Arts and Scraps – a program that provides reused materials and educational resources to promote sustainability and creativity in Detroit

• 60-minute dance lessons – African dance on Thursday; Latin American dance on Friday

Visitors can also participate in activities that require tickets, including:

Mi-Sci’s IMAX® Dome Theater will host “Colors of the World” performances at 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Planetarium will host performances at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are required for both performances, priced at $6.00.

The Michigan Science Center is located at 5020 John R St. in Detroit. For more information, visit mi-sci.org/.