Ann Arbor, MI Local Area Information

The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum got its start in the old city firehouse and has since expanded to four floors of interactive exhibits appropriate for children of all ages. The brightly colored building features massive spinning gears, revving up the curiosity of all who approach it. The ScienceWorks Lab at the museum offers a course where children get to help make gooey, green slime. A full-size amb... (read more)

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UMMA, the University of Michigan Museum of Art displays over 19,000 works of art from around the globe. At UMMA, you can view pieces from famous artists like Picasso, Rembrandt and Monet as well as pieces from unknown artists in the Congo, 10th century China and magnificent pre-camera portraits. Should have any question about the work of art you are looking at, information is just steps away at a ... (read more)

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The Exhibit Museum of Natural History displays artifacts used in research at the University of Michigan. Feel dwarfed by standing next to the mighty T-Rex and get a sense of the size of prehistoric birds in the Hall of Evolution, home to the largest collection of dinosaur bones, fossils and extinct animals in the state. The Gallery of Michigan Wildlife offers a comprehensive show and tell of local... (read more)

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The open pasture at Domino's Petting Farm stretches over 15 acres, home to both common and rare domestic farm animals, including pigs, cows, llamas, horses, ducks, African Watusi cows, Tibetan yaks, Jacob sheep and Poitue donkeys that you can get up close and personal with. The not-for-profit working farm focuses on educating the public about domestic animals. During the warmer months, hayrides ar... (read more)