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Impression 5 is a hands-on learning environment that challenges its visitors to experience, discover, and explore the world in which they live. Impression 5 achieves this by producing hands-on exhibits and participatory programs.

Impression 5 Science Center and grounds are no smoking for the health of all visitors.

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Impression 5 is a member of the ASTC (Association of Science and Technology Centers) and its passport program. We honor membership cards from any ASTC member institution.

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Impression 5 is a member of the ACM (Association of Children's Museums) and its reciprocal program. We honor membership cards from any ACM reciprocal member institution. 
 
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200 Museum Dr.
Lansing, MI 48933
(P): (517) 485-8116 ext 32
(F): (517) 485-8125
Directions - updated to avoid construction downtown
Hours of Operation
Mon-Thu: 10am - 5pm
Fri-Sat: 10am - 7pm
Sun: 12pm - 5pm
* Closed the first week of September (annually) and major holidays, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Day, Easter Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day,and Thanksgiving Day
Admission Prices
Adults $5.00
Students $4.00 (age 3 to college students with ID)
Seniors $4.00
Children 2 and under FREE
* I-5, ACM & ASTC Members FREE with valid membership card
* AAA members receive 10% discount on regular admission
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What's New?

Summer L.A.B.S. Registration!

Looking for something new for your child to participate in this summer? Our Learning About Basic Science camps are educational and fun! The Summer L.A.B.S. brochure and registration form are now online!

New exhibit! Electricity & Magnetism is now here! Explore the relationship between electricity and magnetism with this new, hands-on exhibit. Sponsored by the Kurt Guter Family, General Motors Lansing Operations, and the students of Bennett Woods Elementary in Okemos. 

New video every week!

The First Impression Room! This wonderful room is specifically designed for children between the ages of 0 and 4 and their caregivers.

Membership Benefits Increase! Impression 5 is proud to announce that we have recently joined the Association of Children's Museums (ACM). You may already know that we currently are members of the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC). With the addition of the ACM membership, Impression 5 members will now gain free or reduced admission to over 400 science centers and children's museums throughout the nation. Click here for a list of Children's Museums that you can have access to!

Impression 5 PTO Fundraising Program provides a fantastic opportunity for your school and Impression 5 to work together to raise money for your child's classroom. Sick of selling wrapping paper and candy bars? Click here to learn more!

Wonder  Wall

The NEW Wonder Wall! Have a question about science?

Upcoming Events!

Be sure to check out our Sizzling Summer Science Days schedule!

Harley Beatty Foundation Golf Outing!

Join us at Ledge Meadows Golf Course in Grand Ledge on August 2nd at 8:00 am to have a little fun in the sun and support the fabulous First Impression 5 Room that was developed in memory of Harley Katherine Beatty. For more information please contact Erik at 485-8116 ext 43 or by .

Carnival Science Birthday Celebration!

On August 13th, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Impression 5 Science Center will celebrate its 36th birthday with a special party explore the science behind some of your favorite carnival games. Registration required!

Golf Marathon Fund raiser August 18th!

Follow the Golf Marathon link in the main menu for more info!

Giant Eyeball Exhibit

The Giant Eyeball will open this November!



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