If you are using SNAP/EBT benefits, here are some great options for fun summer activities.
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
220 E Ann St, Ann Arbor. 734-995-5439.
The Hands-On museum is a marvel of entertainment for children and adults alike. Examine a giant mouth, see how a tornado forms, and make a bubble as tall as you!
For those with an EBT (SNAP or WIC) card, this children’s museum offers $3 tickets for adults and children ages 2+ (for up to six people). For children under the age of 2, admission is free. Out-of-state cards are accepted, and there is no limit to how often you can attend using this program.
Leslie Science and Nature Center
1831 Traver Road, Ann Arbor
Leslie Science and Nature Center, boasting hiking trails, a nature playscape, and a Critter House!
The nature playscape consists of places to climb, build, and even play in the water. The Waterplay allows participants to make streams, dams, and waterfalls, though this section does close for winter (Nov. through Spring).
Partnered with the Hands-On Museum, the Leslie Science and Nature Center is also working to improve museum access. Admission here is free to the public.
The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
1105 North University Avenue, Ann Arbor. 734-764-0478.
At the Museum of Natural History, you can follow evolution through the ages, view dinosaur skeletons, and observe space and time in areas like the planetarium. Check out the temporary exhibit, “All the Plastic You Cannot See” to learn more about sustainability and the impact of microplastic pollution.
General admission to the museum is always free to the public.
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Arab American National Museum
13624 Michigan Ave., Dearborn. 313-429-2535
Check out this museum for a look at Arab American history, which is the first and only museum dedicated exclusively to the Arab American story. The museum’s galleries tell the story of those coming to America, living here, as well as contributing politically, culturally, economically, and creatively.
Admission to the AANM is free for children 5 and under, as well as those participating in Museums for All (presenting a valid EBT card and ID).
Henry Ford Museum
20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn. 313-982-6001.
About an hour outside of Ann Arbor is the Henry Ford Museum, consisting of several smaller museums and historical spaces. This includes Greenfield Village, a historical village where you can tour the old schools and banks, ride the train or a Model-T, and experience a historic market.
At the Museum of American Innovation, you can learn about the Civil Rights Movement, experiment with paper airplanes, and learn about the history of cars and racing.
If cars are a big draw, visit Ford Rouge for a Factory Tour of a real working factory. Because this is a real factory, be sure to visit on a day that excludes Sundays and holidays.
The Henry Ford Museum is also in partnership with Museums for All, offering $3 tickets to each venue, the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village and Ford Rouge Factory Tour for SNAP/EBT and WIC cardholders, with up to four guests per cardholder. Parking fees are also waived. Like the other museums, bring your SNAP/EBT or WIC card and valid ID.
Cranbrook Institute of Science
1 Institute Way, Bloomfield Hills. 248-645-3200.
Highlighting over 15 science and natural history exhibits, an observatory (which is included in admission!), a garden, and a planetarium, Cranbrook is a great place for kids to learn and explore.
The Cranbrook Institute of Science is also partnered with Museums for All. According to their Facebook, those receiving SNAP benefits are eligible for $2 admission for all children in a family unit and up to two adults. Children 2 or under are always free.
