The event, sponsored by 3M, recognizes how science is improving lives, in more ways than ever.
Detroit, Dec. 20, 2019 – The Michigan Science Center (MiSci) is providing complimentary admission to the public on December 28 to celebrate the advancement of science applications and emerging technologies that improve our daily lives. Sponsored by 3M, general admission to MiSci will be complimentary from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. MiSci and 3M aim to inspire guests to see science in a different light, and how it is increasingly influencing the products and technology that consumers use on a daily basis.
“We are thankful for the benefits that are afforded to us through science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), and the impact they collectively have on our society. They are central to all the work that we do at the Michigan Science Center, and we are excited to share our love of STEM with our guests,” said Christian Greer, president and CEO of the Michigan Science Center. “As a STEM hub for the State of Michigan, we are pleased to partner with 3M to make STEM more relevant and accessible to the public and to inspire curious minds of all ages.”
“At 3M, we believe science plays a critical role in children’s lives. It enhances resiliency, supports creative thinking and builds problem-solving skills. Whether experimenting in the lab or at a Michigan Science Center exhibit, science reminds us that growth opportunities are everywhere. We have a tremendous opportunity to help inspire future leaders by nurturing their curiosity at a young age,” said Denise Rutherford, senior vice president, 3M Corporate Affairs.
General admission includes access to 220+ hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, a Smithsonian Spark!Lab, Kids Town, STEM Playground and more. Planetarium and Toyota 4D Engineering Theater tickets will be available for purchase at the box office. The Cosmic Café and newly relocated Science Store will also be open throughout the day.
Free tickets are available for download at mi-sci.org on a first come, first served basis.
About the Michigan Science Center
The Michigan Science Center (MiSci) inspires over 200,000 curious minds of all ages every year through STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) discovery, innovation and interactive education in Detroit and across the state of Michigan. As the STEM hub of the state, MiSci focuses on developing and introducing expanded education programs, exhibits, and initiatives that empower and enrich all children and all communities with STEM. Through our Traveling Science Program and distance learning initiative, ECHO, we are expanding beyond our Detroit-based facility, with a goal of reaching all 83 counties of Michigan. With the Toyota Engineering 4D Theater, live stage shows, a Planetarium, lab activities, 220+ hands-on exhibits, and more, there are dozens of ways to customize your MiSci visit. The Michigan Science Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and does not receive support from the city of Detroit or the state of Michigan. For more information, please call 313.577.8400 or visit the website, mi-sci.org.
About 3M
At 3M, we apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily. With $33 billion in sales, our 93,000 employees connect with customers all around the world. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M or @3MNews.