From Traverse City, make a right go down 17 miles. We’re ont he right (across from the CHerry Hut) with a plane on the roof.

Description text goes hereAges 2-4  $9  (per person)

Ages 5 and up $11
Admission covers you for the entire day, you can leave and return. 

Special Rate (per person; through Museums for All)

$5 Admission for families with EBT/SNAP benefits.

Cost Varies

Covers UNLIMITED ADMISSION for 1 year from purchase date.

From Individual to Family Plus, Membership is a great way to save money and ensure unlimited fun. We have now included unlimited VR and Planetarium experiences and monthly payment plans. Because of generous donors, we are able to offer member scholarships currently to Benzie County residents and/or Benzie students.  Please apply if cost is a limiting factor.

Our Planetarium Show and Virtual Reality experience in the Earth and Space Lab  are now included with admission.

Planetarium Show

Experience interactive star tours, space exploration and more.  Our new Planetarium offers another level of immersive adventures. In-the-round viewing for up to 25 guests per showing.  Available one weekend each month, see showtimes.  Tickets may be purchased ahead or at the door.  

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Virtual Reality 

Chaperoned hands-on experiences such as simulated driving in traffic, flight, travel, space and more.  Whole day rotations currently on Saturdays and Sundays.  Check for VR workshops and additional VR exploration times under the Programs tab.  

Tornado Simulator                +$3 cash/$3.20 card

Get to ride out a EF-0 storm (78 mile an hour winds) in our new Tornado experience. Found outside in our Sound Garden (to help those with sensory issues avoid over-stimulating sounds) and can be accessed year-round.