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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. 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.

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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

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What's New?

Lego-Palooza 2010 was full of building and innovation! Check out the event photos on Flickr and the LSJ's coverage here! Did you attend? Give us feedback here !

Science On Wheels at Spencer Elementary in Brighton--take a look at the footage here! We can visit your school too!

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

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 and visit before the trains leave on March 21!

"Your Spitting Image" is here!
How are saliva, forensics, and bioengineering related? 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.

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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 March: Every weekend in March, we're exploring the science of art!

Nano Day, March 27: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., join us for a day of exploring size, scale, and nanotechnology! Take a look at the tiny structures on a gecko's foot, play Scale Twister, experiment with MiScopes, and more! For more details, contact (517) 485-8116, ext. 39.

Breakfast with the Bunny, April 3: From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., visit Impression 5 for a pancake breakfast, scavenger hunt, egg dying, and other Breakfast with the Bunny favorites! Reserve your spot and sign up for an arrival time by calling (517) 485-8116, ext. 26.

Spring L.A.B.S. Camps, April 5-9: Weeklong camps for 3- to 15-year-olds kick-off soon! Check out the full listing of camp topics here and register today!

Adopt a River, April 18: Celebrate Earth Day early and help clean up the River Trail! Find additional details and download your registration packet here .

Session #4 of Little Learners is here! Click here to get registration details for Session #5, "Kitchen Science!" 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!


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