Discover water! Find out what makes water wonderful and why it is the basis of all life. Take the journey of a water drop around the Museum. Go on a scavenger hunt to discover how water plays a role in many of the Museum’s exhibits. Find out how much water it takes to make a pair of blue jeans and other familiar items. Enjoy a puppet show, stories, and more. Special guests, demonstrations, and hands-on activities will make this day a big splash!

Have fun while you:
-Find out where else water is found in the universe and how scientists figure that out what the water footprint of some common items is
-Test water for cleanliness
-Take a trip through the water cycle
-See how many things can live in a single drop of pond water
-Explore some of the strange properties of water and how they make life on Earth possible
-Make a rainbow density column and take a trip on the Global Conveyor Belt
-See some of Michigan’s most notorious aquatic invaders
-Learn how to be a better water steward
-Do a scavenger hunt exploring how water influences some exhibits in the museum

Also:
Visit the Planetarium and see our special show “Oasis in the Sky.” Planetarium tickets are $5 per person in the Museum Store. Seating is limited.

Water Discovery Day is sponsored by Toyota USA Foundation.