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The Michigan Science Center Hosting Events

By Minehaha Forman

It’s back- and it’s better than ever. After being shuttered for more than a year, the former Detroit Science Center reopened in December as the Michigan Science Center. Located in midtown Detroit, the city’s rich cultural district, the center stands ready to accommodate all sorts of meetings and festivities.

“We have a lot more [rental space] to offer than we did before,” says Kerri Budde, the center’s senior marketing manager. The new Life Sciences Gallery and Demo Kitchen have a capacity of 75, the small exhibits gallery accommodates up to 400, and the atrium, a newly cleared rental space downstairs, sits up to 400 guests.

“Our spaces are uniquely angled, with high ceilings- sound carries great,” says Melissa Wilson, event and group sales coordinator. For galas, “the atrium really turns into a beautiful place.” The museum also offers three theaters for shows or presentations, including its Imax Dome Theatre. “You go in and you’re immediately connected to an ethereal feeling,” Wilson says.

The Michigan Science Center experience has broad appeal: Since reopening, Wilson has booked activities ranging from Weight Watchers demonstrations to lectures and wedding receptions.

Versatile rental packages are available, offering space combinations to best suit an event’s flow. The entire facility accommodates up to 2,000, making it ideal for large galas and strolling dinners.

With more than 250 permanent hands-on exhibitions, the center provides a fun and educational backdrop for multiple-room events. (As a cost-saving measure, the exhibits will not be activated for single-room rentals, but can be turned on upon request.) Mondays and Tuesdays are optimal for planners to preview the space, when the center is closed to the public (except for summer, when it’s open seven days a week).

Rent it!
The Michigan Science Center offers a range of spaces for rental, along with customizable packages. Rental packages include access to:

>> The facility for up to a four-hour event

>> More than 250 hands-on exhibits

>> A Michigan Science Center event coordinator and additional staff as needed

>> Audio-visual services

>> Uniformed security guards

>> Café tables and chairs

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