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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-Thu: 10am - 5pm Fri-Sat: 10am - 7pm Sun: 12pm - 5pm * Closed the first week of September (annually) and 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?

Free Wireless Access for Visitors!

Thanks to KI Technology and TechSmith, Impression 5 is now 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!

Parking Map

Science on Wheels!

Can't bring your classroom to Impression 5? Let us bring the science to you! Check out our new outreach van!

New Van de Graaff Generator just installed!

New! Summer LABS Schedule

New Summer LABS for Preschoolers!

Check out this cool interactive Periodic Table of Elements!

Like it? We sell the poster right here in our Science Store!

The Giant Eye chosen as one of the Top 10 Innovations!

Impression 5's going green!

Soon we will discontinue the print version of our newsletter. Click here to sign up!

New partnership with ScienceMuseumGifts.com .

A percentage of every sale comes back to support Impression 5! Check out the site by following the link above! Shop for cool science gifts and support Impression 5 at the same time!

Take a video Tour of Impression 5!

Our exhibits page now includes a video tour of Impression 5 Science Center!

2008-09 Educator Guide!

New video every week!

Membership Benefits Increase!

Impression 5 is proud to announce that we have recently joined the Association of Children's Museums (ACM). You may already know that we currently are members of the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC). With the addition of the ACM membership, Impression 5 Family Plus members will now gain free or reduced admission to over 400 science centers and children's museums throughout the nation. Click here for a list of Children's Museums that you can have access to!

Impression 5 PTO Fund raising 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!

Wonder Wall

The NEW Wonder Wall! Have a question about science?

Upcoming Events!

Holiday Hours

Impression 5 will be closed on July 4th! Open regular hours on the 3rd and 5th! Hope to see you soon!

Summer Activity Calendar!

Summer Pajama Party

Join us on July 17th for a special sleep over! Explore the science of superheroes and fairy tales! Call to make your reservation today! 517-485-8116 ext 32.

Carnival Science!

Join us on August 13th, from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Celebrate Impression 5's birthday with cupcakes, ice cream, and science fun! Explore the science of classic carnival games and attractions. Reserve your spot today! 517-485-8116 ext32.

Scientific Weekends!

This weekend there's lots to do at Impression 5! Follow the link above to read about science themed weekends at Impression 5!

Harley Beatty Foundation Golf Outing

Join us on July 25th for the annual HBF Golf Outing! This year, proceeds from the outing will be used to expand the First Impression Room at the Science Center. Big THANKS to the Beatty Family and Jackson National for supporting this effort to engage 0-4 year old children and their caregivers in science, technology, engineering and math programming! For more info contact

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New! Members Only Play Dates in First Impression Room!

Every Wednesday and Saturday morning from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. The First Impression Room will be open for Impression 5 Members only! Beat the crowd and become a member!

Scout Programs!

Homeschool Programs


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