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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.

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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.

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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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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-Fri: 10am - 5pm
Sat: 10am - 7pm
Sun: 12pm - 5pm
* Closed 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?

"Your Spitting Image" is here!
How are saliva, forensics, and bioengineering related?  Visit our new traveling exhibit today to find out!  For more details, contact (517) 485-8116, ext. 39.

'09-'10 L.A.B.S.:  "No School" L.A.B.S., Winter L.A.B.S., and more!

'09-'10 Girl Scout Programs

'09-'10 Homeschool Programs

'09-'10 "Little Learners" Programs

 

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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! 

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

Check out this cool interactive Periodic Table of Elements!
Like it? We sell the poster right here in our Science Store!

Impression 5's going green!
We've discontinued the print version of our newsletter. Click here to sign up for the e-newsletter!

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

Impression 5 PTO Fundraising 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!

The NEW Wonder Wall! Have a question about science?

Wonder Wall

Upcoming Events!

Want to learn about the science of money?

Be here for NuUnion's Money Super Saturday on November 7!  Explore chromatography, take a peek inside the armored Brink's truck, investigate international currency, and more!

Save the Date!
Sunday, Nov. 8:  Wiggle Day!
Saturday, Nov. 14:  PHP Healthy Beginnings

New! "Members Only" Early Hours
Every Saturday morning from 9:00 am to 10:00 am., the First Impression Room and other Impression 5 exhibits will be open for members only! Beat the crowd and become a member!

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