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Exhibit Museum of Natural History

1109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1079
734 764 0478
Ranked #10 of 27 attractions in Ann Arbor
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Natural History Museums, Observatories/ Planetariums
Description: Natural history displays, including a large dinosaur fossil collection, are the highlight of this museum which also features a planetarium.
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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

I remember going to this museum as a child in elementary school and I absolutely loved it. From the scent of the old building to the things I learned. Its exactly the same from when I was young - with the exception of a few things. They have added a planetarium which I really enjoyed for only $4 a person... More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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148 reviews 148 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

I just had my semiannual visit to this museum on the University of Michigan campus, and continue to see why the Exhibit Museum of Natural History (EMNH) gets recognition as one of the top smaller science museums in the country. In fact, I just returned from San Diego where I visited (and reviewed) the San Diego Natural History Museum, "the... More

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Jackson, Michigan
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

Lots of dinosaur displays, lots of native Michigan information on fish, butterflies and moths, and more. My kids love the dinosaurs the most. Its a nice way to spend your day. Not too large, it can be explored in 2-3 hours. More

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Jackson, Michigan
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

If you enjoy studying natural history, this smaller museum of natural history is worth at least a brief visit. Many great exhibits. The average rating was given because a good number of exhibts are either old and beat up, or empty. More

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Michigan
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

A voluntary donation of $5 gets you in, on your honor. For a town the size of Ann Arbor, this is a neat way to spend 1/2 a day. It hasn't changed much from my field-trips as a youth but then again, when something is millions of years old, what's a few decades! The gem, in my opinion, is the... More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

There are no big draws here. No spectacular specimens, no dramatic displays, and not much in terms of programming That said, it's a pretty nice way to kill a couple of hours with your kids once or twice a year. The planetarium is intimate and that's surprisingly attractive. More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012
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From dinosaurs to the planetarium, this is a must visit for those sightseeing in Ann Arbor. The lions out in front are rumored to roar at coeds! More

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Ypsilanti, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012

Excellent natural history museum on the University of Michigan campus. More

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Michigan
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012

We went as a family and really liked it, esp. since it has a lot of Michigan history too. Kids loved the Dinos! More

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Ann Arbor, MI
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107 reviews 107 reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
123 helpful votes 123 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2011

This is a fantastic free musuem. There are 3 floors of displays. Young boys will especially like all the dinosaurs and stuffed animals. The only item lacking is the lack of interactive displays. Everything is 'behind the glass' type of viewing. But you can beat the price! More

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