Michigan Science Center

5020 John R Street, Detroit, MI

Michigan Science Center

5020 John R Street, Detroit, MI

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Capacity: 2,000 people

About Michigan Science Center

Located in the heart of Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Center, the Michigan Science Center is available for large scale events (up to 2,000 guests) and intimate after-hours gatherings. We also offer special rates with private areas at the museum during our public hours. Pricing is subject to the time of the event (time of day, day of the week, etc.).

Event Pricing

Full Museum Rental starting from

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$8,000 - $15,000 /event
Pricing for all event types

$8,000 - $15,000

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Wedding Reception Packages

Pricing is for weddings only

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$8,000 - $15,000 /event
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$8,000 - $15,000

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Last Updated: 4/20/2022

Event Spaces

Atrium

General Event Space

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General Event Space

This space is located on the lowest level of the Science Center. This space is best utilized for birthday parties and as an eating space. Although the space can be moved around for other presentation style events. We can hold up to 150 guests in this space comfortably.

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Science Stage

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Science Stage

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General Event Space

This space is located on the middle level of the Science Center. You can view this space from the main level, and is great for open presentations. There is open stadium style seating, and can seat 150-200 guests.

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Earth Room

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Earth Room

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General Event Space

This space is located on the middle level of the Science Center. This is a basic, box style room that can be set up however you would like. This space is empty as is, and can be setup with tables, chairs and a podium and microphone at the front of the room for small presentations and workshops. This room can comfortably hold 25-30 guests. This space is great for a more closed off birthday space for cake!

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IMAX Theatre

Maximum Capacity: 230
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IMAX Theatre

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Theater | Maximum Capacity: 230

Our IMAX theatre is currently being renovated (slated to be completed later in summer '22!). Once rennovated this large space is great for shows, presentations and ceremonies. There is seating for 230 guests, with limited handicap accessibility, in typical movie theatre seating. We do have pre-programmed shows, and can create custom content. Custom content pricing subject to nature of content. Stay tuned for availability here! Exciting upgrades coming soon!

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Seating Capacity
Capacity: 230 People

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Planetarium

Maximum Capacity: 110
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Planetarium

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Theater | Maximum Capacity: 110

This space is great for shows, presentations and ceremonies! There is seating for 110 guests in this space. We do offer a selection of special experiences, and can create custom content upon request. Please note that custom content will take some time to create and is priced accordingly.

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Seating Capacity
Capacity: 110 People

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Toyota Engineering Theater

Maximum Capacity: 175
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Toyota Engineering Theater

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Theater | Maximum Capacity: 175

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Seating Capacity
Capacity: 175 People

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Number of Green Rooms: 1

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ADA/ACA Accessible
Outside Catering Allowed
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

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Max Number of People for an Event: 2000

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