Home - Impression 5 Science Center

About
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. Impression 5 Staff 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. 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. More About Impression 5... History Mission Statement Science Center Store

About

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.

Impression 5 Staff

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.

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.

More About Impression 5...

Directions
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-Fri: 10am - 5pm Sat: 10am - 7pm Sun: 12pm - 5pm * Closed 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 $5.00 Seniors $4.50 Children - Pay your age until you're 5 * Impression 5, ACM & ASTC Members FREE with valid membership card * AAA members receive 10% discount on regular admission or the purchase of a membership

E-mail Newsletter
Click here to receive exciting news updates and information about upcoming events at Impression 5!

Facebook
Join Impression 5 Science Center on Facebook!

Twitter
Follow us on Twitter: @Impression5

What's New?

Last week we had the chance to visit Spencer Elementary in Brighton--take a look at the footage here!

Check out the video produced by our Winter L.A.B.S. "Backstage Pass" camp!

Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @impression5!

The trains are back!
Capital Area Railway Society (CARS) has returned with their model train exhibit! Visit us every weekend (Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.) to see the trains and learn about the work that goes into creating a scale model of a railroad! Check out the (CARS) site here!

"Your Spitting Image" is here!
How are saliva, forensics, and bioengineeringrelated? Visit our new traveling exhibit today to find out! Plus, before or after your visit, take part in several online "Your Spitting Image" activities here. For moredetails, contact (517) 485-8116, ext. 39.

Looking for event photos from PHP Healthy Beginnings, Wiggle Day, NuUnion's Money Super Saturday, and more? Visit our Flickr sets!

Parking Map

Free Wireless Access for Visitors!
Thanks to KI Technology and TechSmith, Impression 5 is a WiFi hotspot. Bring your laptop and discover answers to your questions as you explore the science center! More big technology upgrades are coming soon!

Science on Wheels!
Can't bring your classroom to Impression 5? Let us bring the science to you!

Impression 5 PTO Fundraising Program
The 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!

Upcoming Events!

Scientific Weekend activities for February: Every weekend in February, we're exploring the universe with activities about the moon, sun, planets, and more!

Feb. 12 & 15: "No School" L.A.B.S.

Feb. 14: Engineering Day

Save the Date!
- February 20: Young Scientist Day
- February 28: LegoPalooza!

Check out the sights of Impression 5 on LCC's Lansing Lowdown!

Session #3 of Little Learners is here! Click here to get registration details for Session #4, "Ready, Set, Pretend!" and join us for 1- to 4-year-old science fun! Want a sneak peek of the science exploration? Watch the 0- to 4-year-old programs video here !

'09-'10 Scout Programs

'09-'10 Homeschool Programs

New! "Members Only" Early Hours Every Saturday morning from 9:00 am to 10:00 am., the First Impression Room and other Impression 5 exhibits will be open for members only! Beat the crowd and become a member!


Read more...


Read more...