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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). 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. A 220-seat banquet hall is available for rental. Farmhouse museum admission: adults $2, families $5, ages 3–12 $1.50, age 2 & under free. Open May–Sept. every fourth Sat. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and by appointment year round. www.cobblestonefarm.org 2781 Packard [map]
994–5439
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, guided tours, Christmas events, and a noontime lecture series in the spring and fall. Admission by donation. Tours $1; lectures $2. 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. Donations appreciated. www.washtenawhistory.org 500 N. Main [map]
662–9092
Parker Mill Tours available of this county-owned restored 19th-century gristmill built in 1873. The surrounding 26-acre park also is home to one of Washtenaw County’s few remaining log cabins. Programs for senior, scout, and school groups and others can be arranged Apr.–Oct. Free. www.ewashtenaw.org 4650 Geddes Rd. [map]
971–6337
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. Displays of Native American life and culture. 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 $3.75. dmadaj@umich.edu, www.lsa.umich.edu/exhibitmuseum 1109 Geddes [map]
764–0478
U-M Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Closed until 2009 for an expansion that will triple its exhibit space. 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 Feb. 2009. A temporary exhibition space, Off/Site, is at 1301 South University and is 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 Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments More than 2,500 instruments, many of them beautiful works of art, from all over the world. The largest such collection in North America, it was begun in 1899 by Frederick Stearns, a pharmaceutical manufacturer. Call or email to arrange for a free guided or self-guided tour. Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. stearns@umich.edu, www.music.umich.edu/research/stearns_collection/index.htm Moore Bldg., south wing, 1100 Baits
936–2891
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